Main description:

It's always been said, "Children are not young adults," and the examination of a child needs to be conducted with emphasis on the physiologic differences in a growing child. Clinical Orthopedic Examination of a Child focuses on pediatric examination, a topic not much explored in the regular orthopedic texts. A child's difficulty in verbally expressing his symptoms needs to be kept in mind during the examination, thus the examining surgeon has to be very observant in picking up even minor details that could help in diagnosis. This book serves as an essential companion to orthopedic surgeons, general practitioners, and professionals as well as being a welcome addition in pediatric orthopedic clinics.

Key Features

Reviews an unexplored topic of Pediatric Orthopedic examination with comprehensive clarity

Has an algorithmic approach with step-by-step descriptions, complete with illustrations

Provides helpful tips and insights to orthopedic surgeons, professionals, and trainees for accurate diagnosis and treatment

Contents:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Approach to a child in the outpatient clinic

Chapter 2 Biometric measurements and normal growth parameters in a child

Chapter 3 Examination of gait in a child

Chapter 4 Evaluation of congenital limb deficiencies

Chapter 5 Examination of paediatric shoulder

Chapter 6 Examination of paediatric elbow

Chapter 7 Examination of paediatric hand and wrist

Chapter 8 Examination of a child with birth brachial plexus palsy

Chapter 9 Examination of hip joint in a child

Chapter 10 Examination of Knee joint in a child

Chapter 11 Examination of foot and ankle in a child

Chapter 12 Evaluation of spine in a child

Chapter 13 Examination of a child with Cerebral Palsy

Chapter 14 Peripheral nerve examination in a child

Chapter 15 Evaluation of swelling/ tumor in a child

Chapter 16 Evaluation of a child with short stature

Chapter 17 Evaluation of paediatric limb deformities

Chapter 18 Miscellaneous topics