Fracture management for primary care / M. Patrice Eiff, Robert L. Hatch, Walter L. Calmbach ; Mariam K. Higgins, medical illustrator.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eiff, M. Patrice.

Contributor:

Hatch, Robert, 1957-

Calmbach, Walter L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fractures.

Primary care (Medicine).

Fractures--therapy.

Fractures--diagnosis.

Primary Health Care.

Medical Subjects:

Fractures--therapy.

Fractures--diagnosis.

Primary Health Care.

Physical Description:

ix, 398 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Saunders, [2003]

Summary:

Here's the guidance needed to evaluate and treat common fractures and to identify uncommon fractures that should be referred to a specialist. A consistent format provides detailed coverage of each fracture's anatomic considerations, clinical symptoms and signs, radiographic findings, indications for orthopedic referral, strategies for management, and more.

Contents:

1 Fracture Management by Primary Care Providers 1

3 Finger Fractures 40

4 Metacarpal Fractures 71

5 Carpal Fractures 96

6 Radius and Ulna Fractures 116

7 Elbow Fractures 148

8 Humerus Fractures 174

9 Clavicle and Scapula Fractures 198

10 Spine Fractures 211

11 Femur and Pelvis Fractures 241

12 Patellar, Tibial, and Fibular Fractures 263

13 Ankle Fractures 288

14 Calcaneus and Other Tarsal Fractures 306

15 Metatarsal Fractures 331

16 Toe Fractures 353

17 Facial and Skull Fractures 361

18 Rib Fractures 372.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

072169344X

OCLC:

51165367