Overview

Part of the new Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics series, this new resource provides concise and practical coverage of the most essential knowledge in orthopaedics and sports medicine for infants and children. It opens with a review of the differences between the pediatric and adult skeletons, and continues with a chapter coverning physical examination techniques for pediatric patients. The book then explores a broad range of individual orthopaedic problems and disorders. Abundant tables, algorithms, and specially designed diagrams assist readers in mastering key concepts quickly and efficiently.

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Author:   John P. Dormans (Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.400kg
ISBN:  

9780323025904

ISBN 10:   0323025900
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   30 March 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780323568517
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Normal Growth and Development in Pediatric Orthopaedics Chapter 2 Pediatric Musculoskeletal Exam Chapter 3 Introduction to Trauma Chapter 4 Upper Extremity Trauma Chapter 5 Trauma Related to the Lower Extremity Chapter 6 Spine and Pelvis Trauma Chapter 7 Sports Medicine Chapter 8 Upper Extremity Disorders Chapter 9 Pediatric Lower Limb Disorders Chapter 10 Hip Disorders-Not submitted yet Chapter 11 Spinal Disorders Chapter 12 Musculoskeletal Tumors in Children Chapter 13 Musculoskeletal Infection Chapter 14 Skeletal Dysplasias Chapter 15 Metabolic Disorders of Bone Chapter 16 Synovial Disorders Chapter 17 Neuromuscular Disorders-Cerebral Palsy Chapter 18 Neuromuscular Disorders of Infancy and Childhood and Arthrogryposis Chapter 19 Neuromuscular Disorders: Myelomeningocele

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Dormans summarizes essential knowledge on pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine in a detailed outline style featuring numerous headings and bullet points, as well as b&w photos and medical images on almost every page and imaging tips...-Book News, Inc.

Dormans summarizes essential knowledge on pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine in a detailed outline style featuring numerous headings and bullet points, as well as b&w photos and medical images on almost every page and imaging tips... -Book News, Inc.

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