Current diagnosis & treatment in orthopedics / edited by Harry B. Skinner, Patrick J. McMahon.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Skinner, Harry B.

McMahon, Patrick J. (Physician)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Orthopedics--Diagnosis.

Orthopedics.

Orthopedic surgery.

Orthopedic Procedures.

Medical Subjects:

Orthopedics.

Orthopedic Procedures.

Physical Description:

viii, 663 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

5th ed.

Other Title:

Current diagnosis and treatment in orthopedics

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw-Hill Medical ; London : McGraw-Hill [distributor], ©2014.

Summary:

The latest clinical advances in orthopedics at your fingertips. An authoritative, source of up-to-date, high-yield information on disorders and diseases treated by orthopedic surgeons and related physicians. Emphasizes the major diagnostic features of disease states, the natural history of the diseases, the workup required for diagnosis, and the treatment. Conveniently organized by anatomic structure, disease, and procedure. Includes pathophysiology, epidemiology, and laboratory and imaging studies when necessary for diagnosis or an understanding of the treatment. More than 600 illustrations. Includes sports medicine, pediatric orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and geriatric medicine.

Contents:

General considerations in orthopedic surgery

Musculoskeletal trauma surgery

Sports medicine

Disorders, diseases, and injuries of the spine

Musculoskeletal oncology

Adult reconstructive surgery

Orthopedic infections: basic principles of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment

Foot and ankle surgery

Hand surgery

Pediatric orthopedic surgery

Amputations

Rehabilitation.

Notes:

Previous edition: New York ; London : Lange Medical/McGraw-Hill, 2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780071590754

0071590757

9781259094705

1259094707

OCLC:

820106991