Bookeditors, John M. (Jack) Flynn, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery,
... Show More University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Associate Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, David L. Skaggs, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Choildren's Hosptal Los Angeles, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, Peter M. Waters, MD, Clinical Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, John E. Hall Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Summary: "For the gold-standard resource on pediatric fractures, reach for Rockwood and Wilkins' Fractures in Children. Written by leading orthopaedic surgeons from around the world, the revised and expanded 8th edition of this classic bestselling text presents complete, up-to-date coverage of all types of children's fractures. A must-read for pediatric orthopedic surgeons and orthopedic residents. Features: NEW expanded coverage of pain medicine and casting; NEW 6 new authors from around the world; NEW time-saving outline template for easy quick-reference. Step-by-step instructions and expert guidance on numerous operative and management techniques. Author's Preferred Technique section includes algorithms explaining why the author chose that procedure. Pearls and Pitfalls and preventive measures listed for all procedures. NEW 13 full length procedural videos. Casting, remodeling and unique features of children's fractures. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: Complete content with enhanced navigation, A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web, Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation, Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text, Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues, Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use, 13 full length procedural videos"--Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Epidemiology of fractures in children
The immature skeleton
Pain management and procedural sedation for the injured child
Cast and splint immobilization, remodeling and special issues of children's fractures
Management of the multiply injured child
Compartment syndrome in children
Physeal injuries and growth disturbances
Pathologic fractures
The orthopedic recognition of child maltreatment
Fractures and dislocations of the hand and carpal bones in children
Fractures of the distal radius and ulna
Diaphyseal radius and ulna fractures
Radial neck and olecranon fractures
Monteggia fracture-dislocation in children
Evaluation of pediatric distal humeral fractures
Supracondylar fractures of the distal humerus
T-condylar distal humerus fractures
Dislocations of the elbows, medial epicondylar humerus fractures
Lateral condylar and capitellar fractures of the distal humerus
Distal humeral physeal, medial condyle, lateral epicondylar, and other uncommon elbow fractures
Humeral shaft and proximal humerus, shoulder dislocation
Clavicle and scapula fractures: acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular injuries
Cervical spine injuries in children
Thoracolumbar spine fractures
Pelvic and acetabular fractures
Fractures and traumatic dislocations of the hip in children
Femoral shaft fractures
Fractures of the distal femoral physis
Proximal tibial physeal fractures
Intra-articular injuries of the knee
Fractures of the shaft of the tibia and fibula
Ankle fractures
Fractures and dislocations of the foot.