Pediatric Fractures and DislocationsThis important new text assesses the benefits of conservative versus surgical treatment of pediatric fractures, combining clear procedural guidelines with an analysis of the most effective operative approach. More than 500 pages offer detailed, comprehensive coverage of techniques and strategies, with 450 illustrations clarifying all concepts. Key features:
Covering everything from posttraumatic deformities to spinal injuries, this informative text explores the most effective solutions to pediatric fractures. It also provides insights for integrating children and parents into the treatment process for more successful outcomes. This book is an essential, up-to-the-minute resource for all orthopedic surgeons and pediatricians who treat these pediatric fractures and injuries. |
Contents
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Consolidation and Consolidation | 61 |
When Is Surgical Correction of a Post | 69 |
Patterns of Injury and Prognosis | 78 |
Aftercare | 87 |
Overview Subcapital Humerus 1 6 | 102 |
78 | 180 |
Deformities of the Proximal Radius | 190 |
85 | 202 |
Injuries to the Proximal femur | 273 |
180 | 296 |
Injuries to the Knee Ligaments | 357 |
Spinal Disorders and Injuries | 459 |
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aftercare anesthesia angulation avascular necrosis avulsion avulsion fractures axial deviation bony bowing deformity callus cast wedge closed reduction closure completely displaced coronal plane diagnosis displaced fractures distal epicondyle epiphyseal fractures femoral neck femoral shaft femur follow-up examination forearm formity four weeks frac fracture gap fragment functional impairment further growth greenstick fractures growth disturbance growth plate healed humerus immobilization indicated initial injury instability internal fixation intramedullary nailing Kirschner wires lateral condyle lateral radiograph leg length ligament malrotation medial ment metal implants mobilization Nondisplaced fractures oblique fractures occur open reduction osteotomy pain patient's age Pediatr Orthop physical therapy plaster cast plaster splint posttraumatic proximal pseudarthrosis radial head radiographs radius rare resume sports rotational deformity screw secondary separated epiphyses sequelae shaft fractures shortening side-to-side displacement spontaneous correction spontaneous motion stabilized supracondylar fractures surgical symmetrical symptoms three weeks tibia tion trauma tures ulna ulnar ulnar nerve unrestricted valgus deformity varus weight bearing
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