Rockwood and Wilkins' Fractures in Children Rockwood, Green, and Wilkins' Fractures

by Beaty, James H.; Kasser, James R.

• ISBN13: 9780781757690
• ISBN10: 078175769X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-12-27
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Established worldwide as the "gold-standard" reference on pediatric fractures, Rockwood and Wilkins' Fractures in Children is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Sixth Edition. The world's foremost authorities provide comprehensive coverage of all bone and joint injuries seen in children, thoroughly discuss alternative methods for treating each injury, and present their own preferred methods. This edition has a more international group of contributors. The improved art program features 2,400 illustrations, many of which are new. Pearls and pitfalls have been added to the authors' preferred method presentations, and coverage of complications has been expanded.

Table of Contents

Incidence of Fractures in Children

The Biologic Aspects of Children's Fractures

Pain Relief and Related Concerns in Children's Fractures

Management of the Multiply Injured Child

Physeal Injuries and Growth Disturbances

Pathologic Fractures Associated with Tumors and Unique Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

Child Abuse

Fractures and Dislocations of the Hand and Carpus in Children

Distal Radius and Ulna Fractures

Injuries to the Shafts of the Radius and Ulna

Fractures of the Proximal Radius and Ulna

Monteggia Fracture-Dislocation in Children

The Elbow Region: General Concepts in the Pediatric Patient

Supracondylar Fractures of the Distal Humerus

The Elbow: Physeal Fractures, Apophyseal Injuries of the Distal Humerus, Avascular Necrosis of the Trochlea, and T-Condylar Fractures

Dislocations of the Elbow

Proximal Humerus, Scapula, and Clavicle

Cervical Spine Injuries in Children

Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

Fractures of the Pelvis

Fractures and Traumatic Dislocations of the Hip in Children

Femoral Shaft Fractures

Fractures About the Knee

Intra-articular Injuries of the Knee

Fractures of the Shaft of the Tibia and Fibula

Distal Tibial and Fibular Fractures

Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot

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