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Musculoskeletal Emergencies

From stabilization through follow-up care, optimally manage MSK emergencies

Bruce D. Browner (Author), Robert P. Fuller (Author)

9781437722291

Hardback, published 28 September 2012

544 pages, Approx. 800 illustrations (600 in full color)
28.1 x 22.2 x 3.1 cm, 1.61 kg

"This is an outstanding reference on the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal injuries in the emergency room. It is a valuable addition to the orthopedic literature and it should be included in every medical library.' - Riad Barmada, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine) Doody 4 star rating!

Equip yourself with all the guidance you need to diagnose, stabilize and provide the initial management of MSK emergencies as effectively as possible. Optimize patient’s disposition ranging from emergency department discharge to the operating room. A leading orthopaedic trauma surgeon and a respected emergency physician bridge the gap between these specialties to help you give these patients the best chances of favorable outcomes.

  • Address emergency orthopaedics - both acute trauma and urgent general orthopaedic issues - at the point of care
    • with the multidisciplinary guidance from experts in both trauma surgery and emergency medicine.
  • Easily navigate the information you need to make critical decisions related to diagnosis; options for initial therapeutic intervention; disposition planning; and follow up through a consistent, templated format designed for rapid reference.
  • Manage the full spectrum of traumatic musculoskeletal challenges, including infections, soft tissue injuries, and compartment syndrome, that you might encounter in a hospital emergency department, urgent care facility, or primary care setting.
  • Make the best decisions for every patient with unique coverage of both adult and pediatric injuries.
  • Access Musculoskeletal Emergencies online at www.expertconsult.com, search the complete contents, and download all the images.

Part I: General Principles

1

General Principles of Initial Care

2

Radiographic Imaging

3

Infections involving the Musculoskeletal system

4

Anlelgesia, Conscious Sedation, Regional Blocks, and Anesthesia

 5

Multiple Trauma

6

Perioperative Assessment

 7

Pregnancy

Part II: Specific Anatomic Regions

Section 1:Upper Extremity

 8

Spine

9

Shoulder

10

Elbow and Distal Humerus

11

Wrist and Forearm

 12

Hand and Digits

Section 2: Lower Extremity

13

Hip and Thigh

14

Distal Femur, Knee, Patella

 15

Leg and Ankle

 16

Foot

Section 3: Central Skeletal Axis Injuries

17

Pelvis

Part III: Pediatrics

18

Introduction to Pediatric Trauma

19

Pediatric Pathologic Fractures

20

Pediatric Shoulder and Humeral Shaft

21

Pediatric Elbow

22

Pediatric Forearm and Distal Radius/Ulna Fractures

Part III: Pediatrics

22

Pediatric Forearm and Distal Radius/Ulna Fractures

23

Pediatric Hand

24

Pediatric Cervical Spine Fractures

25

Pediatric Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures

26

Pediatric Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum

27

Pediatric Fracture of the Dislocations of the Hip

28

Pediatric Femur

29

Fractures of the Pediatric Knee

30

Pediatric Tibia/Fibular Shaft and Ankle Fractures

31

Pediatric Foot

Appendix: Legal and Administrative Issues

Subject Areas: Orthopaedics & fractures [MNS]
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