The Pediatric And Adolescent Knee

Book Description
A comprehensive, one-stop resource on the surgical management of knee
disorders in children and adolescents! This state-of-the-art
reference examines both acquired and congenital conditions as well as
a range of non-surgical problems. Throughout the text, readers will
find 250 clinical illustrations, descriptions of the injection areas
for the knee, key points, and tips on technique that make practical
guidance easy to understand and apply. * Considers the unique
anatomic, physiologic, and psychological characteristics of children
and adolescents, and how these characteristics affect diagnosis,
treatment, and rehabilitation. * Integrates the knowledge and
experience of authorities from around the world. * Reviews non-
surgical topics as hemophilia, infections, metabolic conditions, and
neurological disorders * Reveals "how the experts do it"-whether it's
a rehabilitation prescription for patellofemoral pain or drilling for
osteochondritis dissecans-in the Technique Notes sections. * Features
many original halftones from the image library at Boston Children's
Hospital, Sports Medicine Division.