General principles of orthopedics and trauma

General Principles of Orthopedics and Trauma has been written to serve as a general introduction to the field of orthopedics and trauma. It is composed of a number of commonly seen disorders and with a corresponding therapeutic pathway, clearly explained with numerous x-rays and diagrams to aid the...

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Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Group Author: Iyer, K. Mohan.
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Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4444-1
Summary: General Principles of Orthopedics and Trauma has been written to serve as a general introduction to the field of orthopedics and trauma. It is composed of a number of commonly seen disorders and with a corresponding therapeutic pathway, clearly explained with numerous x-rays and diagrams to aid the reader in their understanding of these useful procedures.The book is intended as a basic resource for trainees and junior surgeons, but will also be useful to more experienced specialists who require an easy to follow clinical guide to assist in day to day practice of orthopedic and trauma disorders.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xvi, 423 p.) : ill. (some col.)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781447144441 (electronic bk.)
1447144449 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: RD731
CLC: R687
Contents: Anatomy of Bone, Fracture, and Fracture Healing -- Complications of Fractures -- Fractures in Children -- Infection -- Osteoarthritis -- Rheumatoid Arthritis -- Tuberculosis -- Peripheral Nerve Lesions -- Congenital Deformities -- Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders -- Developmental Disorders -- Degenerative Disorders -- Poliomyelitis and Spina Bifida -- Cerebral Palsy -- Bone Tumors -- Back Pain and Slipped Intervertebral Disc -- General Affections of the Soft Tissues -- Amputations -- Arthroscopy of the Knee Joint -- Total Joint Replacement -- Common Sports Injuries -- Radiology and Imaging in Orthopedics -- Plaster of Paris in Orthopedics.