Overview

The 4th edition of this comprehensive treatise on all aspects of pediatric orthopedics continues the tradition of excellence that began with Dr. Tachdjian in 1972. Now in full color and completely redesigned for ease of use, the new edition of this landmark reference offers you today's best knowledge on etiology, diagnosis, imaging, differential diagnosis, non-operative and surgical treatment, and surgical techniques for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic conditions. What's more, a bonus DVD and companion website featuring fully search able text, image collection and 22 videos. Access the information you need, in the format you want.

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Author:   John A. Herring
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Saunders
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 17.00cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   10.251kg
ISBN:  

9781416022213

ISBN 10:   141602221
Pages:   3152
Publication Date:   01 December 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION (Description of history and scope of pediatric orthopaedics), J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD SECTION I: DISCIPLINES 1 - Growth and Development, John G. Birch, MD 2 - The Orthopaedic History, John G. Birch, MD 3 - The Orthopaedic Examination: A Comprehensive, John G. Birch, MD 4 - The Orthopaedic Examination: Clinical, John G. Birch, MD 5 - Gait Analysis, Lori A. Karol, MD 6 - The Limping Child, Benjamin Stephens Richards, MD and Lawson A.B. Copley, MD 7 - Back Pain, John A. Herring, MD 8 - Anesthesiology, Fay Z. Safavi, MBBS, FFARCS 9 - Management of the Child with Developmental Disabilities, Richard C. Adams, MD and Nancy N. Dodge, MD 10 - Imaging Studies, Molly Dempsey, MD, David Wilkes, MD, and Marilyn Moody, MD SECTION II: ANATOMIC DISORDERS 11 - Disorders of the Neck, Charles E. Johnston II, MD and Lawson A.B. Copley, MD 12 - Scoliosis, benjamin Stephens Richards, MD, Dniel J. Sucato, MD and Charles E. Johnston, MD 13 - Kyphosis, Daniel Sucato, MD 14 - Other Anatomic Disorders of the Spine, Charles E. Johnston II, MD 15 - Disorders of the Upper Extremity, Marybeth Ezaki, MD; Peter R. Carter, MD, Amy Lake, OTR,CHT, and Scott Noboru Oishi, MD, FACS 16 - Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, John A. Herring and Daniel J. Sucato 17 - Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, John A. Herring and Daniel J. Sucato 18 - Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, John G. Birch, MD 19 - Developmental Coxa Vara, John G. Birch, MD 20 - Disorders of the Femur, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD 21 - Disorders of the Knee, Karl E. Rathjen, MD and Philip L.Wilson, MD DISORDERS PRESENTING IN INFANCY DISORDERS PRESENTING IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE 22 - Disorders of the Leg, Charles E. Johnston II, MD A. Congenital Posteromedial Bow of the Tibia B. Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia and/or Fibula C. Genu Varum D. Knock Knees E. Tibial Torsion 23 - Disorders of the Foot, John A Herring, Lori A. Karol, B. Stephens Richards, and Charles E. Johnston 24 - Limb Length Discrepancy, John G. Birch, MD SECTION III: NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS 25 - Disorders of the Brain, Lori A. Karol, MD and Marybeth Ezaki, MD 26 - Disorders of the Spinal Cord, B. Stephens Richards, MD and Daniel Sucato, MD 27 - Poliomyelitis, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD 28 - Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System, Lori A. Karol, MD 29 - Muscle Diseases, Lori A. Karol, MD SECTION IV: ORTHOPAEDIC DISORDERS 30 - Skeletal Dysplasias, Lori A. Karol, MD 31 - Orthopaedic Related Syndromes, John G. Birch, MD; Charles E. Johnston II, MD; Lori A. Karol, MD; Peter R. Carter, MD; Benjamin Stephens Richards, MD and John A. Herring, MD 32 - Metabolic Bone Diseases, John A. Herring, MD and Marybeth Ezaki, MD 33 - Limb Deficiencies, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD 34- Arthritis, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD 35 - Infections of the Musculoskeletal System, Lawson Copley, MD 36 - Hematologic Disorders, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD SECTION V: MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMORS 37- General Principles of Tumor Management, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD 38 - Benign Musculoskeletal Tumors, Benjamin Stephens Richards, MD 39 - Malignant Musculoskeletal Tumors, Mark C. Gebhardt, MD and John Abraham, MD SECTION VI: INJURIES 40 - General Principles of Orthopaedic Injuries, Karl E. Rathjen, MD 41 - Spinal Injuries, Karl E. Rathjen, MD & Daniel J. Sucato, MD, MS 42 - Upper Extremity Injuries, John A.Herring, Karl E. Rathjen, MD, & Peter R. Carter, MD 43 - Lower Extremity Injuries, Philip L.Wilson, MD

Reviews

With its completeness and the single-author flavor it retains, it will continue to be the standard against which other literary efforts in the field are measured. - JAMA The text's 30 years in existence highlight its staying power as the definitive reference volume in pediatric orthopedics and the primary workbook for the pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. - JAMA Six comprehensive sections expand on the previous edition by including important current advances. The editorial staff has made the book more readable by improving the style and adding more useful illustrations and color. - Doody Enterprises ... I highly recommend this book to all medical science libraries and those professionals caring for children with orthopedic problems. - Doody Enterprises

With its completeness and the single-author flavor it retains, it will continue to be the standard against which other literary efforts in the field are measured. - JAMA <p> The text's 30 years in existence highlight its staying power as the definitive reference volume in pediatric orthopedics and the primary workbook for the pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. - JAMA <br> Six comprehensive sections expand on the previous edition by including important current advances. The editorial staff has made the book more readable by improving the style and adding more useful illustrations and color. - Doody Enterprises <br>.,. I highly recommend this book to all medical science libraries and those professionals caring for children with orthopedic problems. - Doody Enterprises

With its completeness and the single-author flavor it retains, it will continue to be the standard against which other literary efforts in the field are measured. - JAMA The text's 30 years in existence highlight its staying power as the definitive reference volume in pediatric orthopedics and the primary workbook for the pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. - JAMA Six comprehensive sections expand on the previous edition by including important current advances. The editorial staff has made the book more readable by improving the style and adding more useful illustrations and color. - Doody Enterprises .. . I highly recommend this book to all medical science libraries and those professionals caring for children with orthopedic problems. - Doody Enterprises

With its completeness and the single-author flavor it retains, it will continue to be the standard against which other literary efforts in the field are measured. - JAMA <br><br><br> The text's 30 years in existence highlight its staying power as the definitive reference volume in pediatric orthopedics and the primary workbook for the pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. - JAMA <br><br> Six comprehensive sections expand on the previous edition by including important current advances. The editorial staff has made the book more readable by improving the style and adding more useful illustrations and color. - Doody Enterprises <br><br>. .. I highly recommend this book to all medical science libraries and those professionals caring for children with orthopedic problems. - Doody Enterprises

Author Information

John A. Herring, MD, Chief of Staff Emeritus, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children; Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

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