Book description
This important new text assesses the benefits of conservative versus
surgical treatment of pediatric fractures, combining clear procedural
guidelines with an analysis of the most effective operative approach.
More than 500 pages offer detailed, comprehensive coverage of techniques
and strategies, with 450 illustrations clarifying all concepts. Key
features:-General overview of fracture treatment, including corrective
mechanisms in the growing skeleton, classification of pediatric
fractures, and growth disturbances-Focused discussions on how to treat
injuries in the upper and lower extremities, including trauma to the
elbow, hand, knee, ankle, and more -Compares multiple therapy options to
demonstrate the best approach-Offers observations on anesthesia,
treatment, and follow-up for everyday reference-Contains extensive
appendices on such timely topics as battered child syndrome and birth
traumaCovering everything from posttraumatic deformities to spinal
injuries, this informative text explores the most effective solutions to
pediatric fractures. It also provides insights for integrating children
and parents into the treatment process for more successful outcomes.
This book is an essential, up-to-the-minute resource for all orthopedic
surgeons and pediatricians who treat these pediatric fractures and
injuries. ''A unique perspective on the care of common fractures of
the immature skeleton. . . makes efficient use of tables. . . one of the
strongest points of the text is the number of clearly depicted and
concisely described radiographs of each of the injuries. . . Physicians
[and] physical therapists that treat an active younger population will
find this text a valuable resource'' -- Journal of Orthopedic &
Sports Physical Therapy_x000D_ _x000D_ ''Well illustrated with superior
quality radiographs, drawings, and summary sections. . . Highly
recommended for all orthopedists and traumatologists caring for children
with musculoskeletal injuries.'' -- Doody's Review Journal_x000D_
_x000D_ ''An abundantly illustrated textbook...a masterpiece that
deserves a place in the libraries of all pediatric emergency
departments, and it will also be of major interest to all
professionals.'' -- European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery &
Traumatology_x000D_ _x000D_ "This book is an excellent and complete
study of pediatric fractures and dislocations. Each kind of trauma is
well studied and illustrated. The real value of this very good book is
in the numerous illustrations of clinical situations and the special
pediatric physio-pathological explanations...everyone who wishes to
treat trauma in children and all orthopedic surgery students should read
it."--Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy_x000D_ _x000D_ ''A
well-written book...a distinct asset." -- Acta Orthopaedica_x000D_
_x000D_ "An outstanding resource and a very practical guidebook for
physicians who do not practice exclusively pediatric orthopedics.
Illustrations...are outstanding. This clinical "cookbook" wil
help you in your everyday practice and will stimulate you to aim at an
optimal functional and cosmetic result with the simplest
treatment." --Acta Orthopaedica Belgica_x000D_ _x000D_ "An
informative text...would be a useful addition to those accident and
emergency departments and radiology departments reporting pediatric
injuries. It is of particular value for the diagnosis and management of
common upper and lower limb traumatic injuries. ...It would certainly
provide a useful tool to aid interpretation."--RAD Magazine
Former Director of Trauma Division of Basel Pediatric Hospital, Basel,
Switzerland
