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A thorough review of the nonsurgical treatment of fracture repair Nonsurgical Treatment of Fractures in Contemporary Orthopedics deals with nonsurgical treatment of fractures of the tibial diaphysis, the humeral shaft, the isolated fracture of theulna, and the Colles fracture.The book is highlighted by numerous full-color and black and white photographs and drawings and provides a thorough grounding in the basic science of fracture healing and biomechanics. Features Offers a balanced approach between the surgical and conservative treatments of fractures Coauthored by a past president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Numerous illustrations, many in full color

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Author:   Augusto Sarmiento ,  Loren Latta ,  Augusto Sarmiento, MD ,  Loren Latta
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Medical
Dimensions:   Width: 22.10cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   1.665kg
ISBN:  

9780071759212

ISBN 10:   0071759212
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   16 July 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Section I: Introduction Chapter 1 Pertinent Basic Science of Fracture Healing and Biomechanics Section II: The Tibial Fractures Chapter 2 The Closed Tibial Fracture: Introduction Chapter 3 Overall Management Protocol Chapter 4 Acute Care: Compartment Syndrome Chapter 5 The Initial Above-the-Knee Cast Chapter 6 The Below-the-Knee Functional Cast Chapter 7 The Pre-fabricated Functional Brace Chapter 8 The Custom-made Brace Chapter 9 The Role of the Fibula Chapter 10 Overall Clinical Experiences Chapter 11 Fractures in the Proximal-third and Representative Examples Chapter 12 Fractures in the Middle-third, Clinical Results and Representative Examples Chapter 13 Fractures in the Distal-third, Clinical Results and Representative Examples Chapter 14 The Segmental Fracture, Results and Representative Examples Chapter 15 The Open Fractures Chapter 16 Pathological Fractures Chapter 17 Delayed Unions and Nonunions Chapter 18 Tibial Condylar Fractures and Intra-articular Extensions Chapter 19 Notes on other Treatment Modalities Chapter 20 Plate Fixation Chapter 21 Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing Section III: The Femoral Shaft Fractures Chapter 22 Rationale, Technique and Representative Examples Section IV: The Humeral Shaft Fractures Chapter 23 Rationale of Functional Bracing Chapter 24 Indications and Contraindications Chapter 25 Initial Management Chapter 26 The Application of the Functional Brace Chapter 27 Post-bracing Management Chapter 28 Cautions and Pitfalls Chapter 29 Shoulder Subluxation Chapter 30 Associated Nerve Palsy Chapter 31 Obesity Chapter 32 Malrotation Chapter 33 Angular Deformities Chapter 34 Skin Problems Chapter 35 The Polytraumatized Patient Chapter 36 The Open Fracture Chapter 37 The Proximal-third Fractures and Representative Examples Chapter 38 The Middle-third Fractures and Representative Examples Chapter 39 The Distal-third Fractures and Representative Examples Chapter 40 The Segmental Fracture and Representative Examples Chapter 41 Bilateral Shaft Fractures Chapter 42 Delayed Unions and Nonunions Chapter 43 Clinical and Radiological Results Chapter 44 Other Treatment Modalities: The Role of Plating Section V: The Isolated Ulnar Fracture Chapter 45 Rationale of Functional Treatment Chapter 46 Indications and Contraindications Chapter 47 Acute Management: Closed Fractures Chapter 48 Open Fractures Chapter 49 The Prefabricated Brace: Instructions and Expectations Section VI: The Colles’ Fracture Chapter 50 Rationale of Functional Treatment Chapter 51 Classification of Colles’ Fracture Chapter 52 The Etiology of Recurrent Deformity Chapter 53 The Distal Radio-ulnar Joint Chapter 54 The Long-oblique Fracture Chapter 55 Late Arthritic Changes Chapter 56 Immobilization: Pronation versus Supination Section VII: Fractures of Both Bones of the Forearm Chapter 57 Rationale and Indications Chapter 58 Technique and Representative Examples Section VIII: Isolated Radial Shaft Fractures Chapter 59 Rationale, Indications, Technique and Representative Examples Index

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Augusto Sarmiento, MD Former Professor and Chairman Department of Orthopedics, Universities of Miami and Southern California Loren L. Latta, PhD Professor and Director of Orthopedic Research University of Miami Miami, FL

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