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Practical fracture treatment / Ronald McRae, Max Esser ; original drawings by Ronald McRae.
LIBRA RD101 .M222 2002
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McRae, Ronald.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Fractures--Treatment--Atlases.
- Fractures.
- Fracture Fixation--methods.
- Fractures--Treatment.
- Medical Subjects:
- Fracture Fixation--methods.
- Genre:
- Atlases.
- Physical Description:
- 431 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition:
- Fourth edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2002.
- Summary:
- The 4th Edition of this highly respected book uses step-by-step medical illustrationsorganized in a unique "cartoon-strip" fashionand concise descriptions to depict the diagnosis and treatment of fractures, with an emphasis on conservative management. This user-friendly visual approach has made it easy for countless readers to master essential clinical knowledge. Improved illustrations and radiographs make every concept clearer than ever. The text reflects the recent trend towards operative management of fractures with new coverage of surgical principles and indications, and features meticulous updates throughout from new co-author Max Esser. Organized by body region for ease of reference. Offers advice on the management of a fracture clinic.
- Contents:
- 1. Pathology and healing of fractures 3
- 2. The diagnosis of fractures and principles of treatment 25
- 3. Closed reduction and casting techniques in fracture management 55
- 4. Open factures: internal fixation 69
- 5. Factors affecting healing; complications; pathological fractures 83
- Section B Regional Injuries
- 6. The shoulder girdle and humerus 115
- 7. Injuries about the elbow 145
- 8. Injuries to the forearm bones 173
- 9. The wrist and hand 187
- 10. The spine 227
- 11. The pelvis, hip and femoral neck 261
- 12. Fractures of the femur and injuries about the knee 307
- 13. Fractures of the tibia 345
- 14. Injuries about the ankle 363
- 15. Foot injuries 389
- 16. The fracture clinic 411.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 0443070385
- OCLC:
- 48093221
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