BookWade R. Smith, Philip F. Stahel, editors.
Summary: Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Trauma Patient summarizes the most current concepts and clinical practices for the management of the patient with musculoskeletal traumatic injuries. The text covers optimal time frames for stabilization of orthopedic injuries and strategies to mitigate systemic injury while minimizing damage due to pelvic, spine and long bone trauma. The volume covers the gamut of traumatic axial and extremity injuries, including cervico-lumbar-thoracic spine injuries, spinal cord injuries, long bone fractures with special emphasis on the femoral shaft, pelvic and acetabular injuries, open fractures, mangled extremities, upper extremity injuries, combination and severe soft tissues injuries and periarticular fractures. These are discussed in the context of isolated injury and combined with orthopedic injuries of the brain, abdomen, chest and other musculoskeletal injuries. Written by internationally recognized experts, Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Trauma Patient is a valuable resource for orthopedic surgeons.
Contents:
Musculoskeletal Injury
Perioperative Management
The Pediatric Patient
Management of Injuries in the Geriatric Trauma Patient
The Multiply Injured Patient
Femur Fractures
Pelvic Fractures
Spine Fractures
Open Fractures and Limb Salvage
Compartment Syndrome
Closed Fractures and Dislocations
Shock and Coagulopathy
Closed Head Injury
Chest Trauma and Lung Contusions
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome and the Open Abdomen
Epilogue.