User-friendly pediatric orthopaedic surgery reference distills
clinical practice into essential facts! This third edition of
Handbook of Pediatric Orthopaedics by the renowned Paul Sponseller
builds on prior editions with recent updates and treatment
guidelines on pediatric bone and joint disorders. This compact
handbook is a succinct, how-to manual covering a diverse spectrum
of pediatric orthopaedic procedures. The book is organized by nine
chapters, six of which are dedicated to specific disorder
categories. An introductory chapter on anatomy and normal childhood
development features norms for osseous and motor development,
innervation, growth patterns, predictions, and new guidelines for
assessing growth at the pelvis, foot, and hand. Expanded content on
skeletal growth, development, and systemic disorders and skeletal
syndromes reflects the latest knowledge, such as imaging
parameters, clinical treatment standards, and an algorithm for DDH
treatment. Cutting-edge advances in the treatment of cerebral
palsy, myelodsplasia, and spinal muscular atrophy are detailed in
the chapter dedicated to neuromuscular disorders. Pediatric trauma
content includes important updates on forearm and femur fractures,
an outlined approach to each fracture, and a diagram showing how to
reduce each type of Monteggia fracture. Key Features A how-to
bulleted guide that walks readers through common procedures
including blocks, traction, special casts, aspiration, and
arthrograms Height and weight multipliers, bone age diagrams, a
Lenke classification chart, and the most common lab values are
handy clinical references for day-to-day practice Clear, concise
drawings, bulleted text, charts, graphs, and diagrams enhance
clinical understanding This is a must-have orthopaedic surgery
manual for orthopaedic residents, fellows, and practitioners who
treat childhood musculoskeletal disorders. Its compact size also
makes it an ideal lab coat companion for medical students during
orthopaedic rotations. This book includes complimentary access to a
digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.
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