Author: Michael K. D. Benson

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Published: 2002

Total Pages: 744

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This comprehensive book on all aspects of the clinical management of pediatric orthopedic disorders and fractures contains sections on common disorders of the skeletal, hematopoietic and neuromuscular systems, inherited and acquired conditions, and diagnosis and management of pediatric fractures. Aimed at both the practicing orthopaedic surgeon and residents preparing for board certification, Children's Orthopaedics and Fractures, 2/e will provide the reader with a complete and detailed review of the field of pediatric orthopedics and trauma. Every paediatric orthopaedic condition discussed in detail, with diagnosis and clinical management. Details on complications and their avoidance in each chapter. Surgical techniques and non-surgical orthopaedic clinical management. Additional material on genetics, anaesthesia and other aspects of the care of the child with an orthopaedic condition. Renowned editors and the expertise of an international list of contributors. Superb illustrations with over 700 black and white prints and over 200 surgical line illustrations. New section on imaging in orthopaedic surgery Many advances in diagnosis and surgical techniques. Greatly expanded chapter on gait analysis. Expanded coverage of trauma, arthroplasty in JCA, pelvic osteotomies, and pre- and post-operative care. Extensively revised chapters on genetic disorders, neural tube defects and infections.