Simon's emergency orthopedics
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Simon's emergency orthopedics
McGraw-Hill Education, c2019
8th ed
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Emergency orthopedics (Simon)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Previous ed. : c2015
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The emergency physician's most trusted reference for handling orthopedic injuries and disorders in the ED
Written by and for emergency physicians, Simon's Emergency Orthopedics is the leading reference for handling all types of musculoskeletal emergencies. This heavily illustrated, full-color resource focuses on radiographic diagnosis, acute management, and discharge of the patient with a pulled muscle, torn ligament, fracture, or other skeletal trauma.
The format represents the ideal integration of text and images, allowing clinicians to actually see what they are reading about. The concise text tells readers everything they need to know about the mechanisms of action along with recommended imaging studies, treatment guidelines, and possible complications.
FEATURES:
*Online videos demonstrate injections, arthrocentesis, reduction techniques, and more *Provides authoritative, evidence-based information in a practical, clinically relevant manner*The text is logically organized into four parts: Orthopedic Principles and Management, The Spine, Upper Extremities, and Lower Extremities*Enhanced by more than 1,400 illustrations, including new photographs and radiographs [*Fractures are categorized according to degree of complexity, treatment modality, and prognosis*The only fracture index of its kind helps clinicians rapidly navigate the text to find pertinent information*Axioms throughout provide best practices for emergency care*The Appendix describes and illustrates the steps involved in placing a particular type of splint
Table of Contents
Fracture Index
PART I: ORTHOPEDIC PRINCIPLES AND MANAGEMENT
Chapter 1. General Principles
Chapter 2. Anesthesia and Analgesia
Chapter 3. Rheumatology
Chapter 4. Complications
Chapter 5. Special Imaging Techniques
Chapter 6. Pediatrics
PART II: SPINE
Chapter 7. Approach to Neck and Back Pain
Chapter 8. Specific Disorders of the Spine
Chapter 9. Cervical Spine Trauma
Chapter 10. Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma
PART III: UPPER EXTREMITIES
Chapter 11. Hand
Chapter 12. Wrist
Chapter 13. Forearm
Chapter 14. Elbow
Chapter 15. Upper Arm
Chapter 16. Shoulder
PART IV: LOWER EXTREMITIES
Chapter 17. Pelvis
Chapter 18. Hip
Chapter 19. Thigh
Chapter 20. Knee
Chapter 21. Leg
Chapter 22. Ankle
Chapter 23. Foot
PART V APPENDIX:
Splints, Casts, and Other Techniques
Index
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