Synopsis of Orthopaedic Trauma Management

Description:

User-friendly resource presents state-of-the-art management of orthopaedic trauma
Orthopaedic trauma spans the full spectrum of injury, from simple fractures to life-threatening accidents with
multiple broken bones. As such, these incidents are a common reason patients visit emergency departments and
receive treatment from orthopaedic surgeons. Synopsis of Orthopaedic Trauma Management by nationally recognized
experts Brian Mullis, Greg Gaski, and esteemed contributors fills a gap in the literature by providing a concise
yet comprehensive reference for evaluating these conditions and initiating immediate treatment.

The text provides a well-rounded perspective on the surgical and nonsurgical management of trauma in adult and
pediatric patients. The opening section lays a solid foundation, with chapters covering physiology, open and closed
fracture management, imaging, biomechanics, complications, and other core topics. Subsequent chapters address a full
compendium of orthopaedic procedures to treat traumatic conditions of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis,
and spine.

Key Features

Bulleted format provides quick and authoritative navigation of essential information needed for effective treatment

A wealth of high-quality illustrations, radiographic images, and tables supplement concise text

Uniformly organized chapters include up-to-date, clinically relevant statistics and suggestions for further reading

Videos by renowned experts enhance understanding of specific fractures and orthopaedic surgery approaches

This is a must-have resource for providers who treat orthopaedic trauma patients, including general and orthopaedic
surgeons, residents, ER physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical students, and others
on call. It also provides a robust review for orthopaedic residents prepping for the boards.


Section I: General Principles of Orthopaedic Trauma
1 Physiology of Fracture Healing
2 Open Fractures and Principles of Soft Tissue Management
3 Closed Fracture Management/Casting
4 Biomechanics of Internal Fracture Fixation
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Section II: Upper Extremity Trauma
17 Sternoclavicular and Acromioclavicular Dislocations
18 Clavicle Fractures
19 Scapular Fractures
20 Shoulder Dislocation
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Section III: Pelvis or Lower Extremity Trauma
30 Pelvic Ring Injuries
31 Acetabular Fractures
32 Hip Dislocation
33 Femoral Head and Neck Fractures
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