Manual of OrthopaedicsMarc F. Swiontkowski, Steven D. Stovitz The thoroughly updated Sixth Edition of this popular Spiral® Manual is a reliable, accessible guide for all health care professionals who diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. In a user-friendly outline format, the book presents specific proven treatment regimens for the full range of acute and chronic orthopaedic disorders. More than 200 illustrations complement the text. This edition's chapters on non-acute disorders include guidelines for primary care physicians on evaluating patients' complaints, planning a cost-effective workup, utilizing physical and occupational therapy, and determining whether orthopaedic subspecialist care is needed. A new chapter covers aspiration and injection of upper and lower extremities. |
Contents
Complications of Musculoskeletal Trauma | 27 |
Prevention and Management of Acute Musculoskeletal | 39 |
Acute Nontraumatic Joint Conditions | 51 |
Pediatric Orthopaedic Conditions | 67 |
Common Types of Emergency Splints | 93 |
Cast and Bandaging Techniques | 101 |
Orthopaedic Unit Care | 119 |
Traction | 137 |
Nonacute Elbow Wrist and Hand Conditions | 283 |
Fractures of the Pelvis | 299 |
Hip Dislocations Femoral Head Fractures | 307 |
Fractures of the Femur | 317 |
Acute and Overuse | 339 |
Fractures of the Tibia | 359 |
Ankle Injuries | 371 |
Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot | 383 |
Operating Room Equipment and Techniques | 153 |
Acute Spinal Injury | 183 |
Disorders and Diseases of the Spine | 203 |
Fractures of the Clavicle | 213 |
Nonacute Shoulder Disorders | 229 |
Fractures of the Humerus | 239 |
Elbow and Forearm Injuries | 251 |
Acute Wrist and Hand Injuries | 265 |
Overuse and Miscellaneous Conditions of | 393 |
Aspiration and Injection of Upper and Lower Extremities | 403 |
Appendix A Joint Motion Measurement | 412 |
Appendix B Muscle Strength Grading | 433 |
Desirable Weights of Adults | 439 |
Appendix F Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies | 450 |
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