Main description:

This second edition includes some new chapters on poliomyelitis and cerebral palsy, and several short topics have also been included. An effort has also been made to simplify and re-write certain topics so as to precisely and effectively convey information - this includes the addition of flow charts wherever possible. Extensive X-ray images accompanying description of entities.

Contents:

Chapter

1. Introduction to Fractures and Dislocations

Chapter

2. Fractures in the Upper Limb

Chapter

3. Fractures in the Lower Limb

Chapter

4. Dislocations

Chapter

5. Fractures of the Pelvis.Chapter

6. Spinal Injuries

Chapter

7. Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Injuries

Chapter

8. Bone and Joint Infections.Chapter

9. Bone Tumors

Chapter

10. SCFE, Perthes' Disease and Other Osteochondritis.Chapter

11. Intervertebral Disc Prolapse/Herniation.Chapter

12. Nutritional, Endocrine, Degenerative and Autoimmune Disorders

Chapter

13. Congenital and Developmental Anomalies

Chapter

14. Miscellaneous Conditions.Chapter

15. Fractures in Children

Chapter

16. Gait

Chapter

17. Amputations

Chapter

18. Implants and Instruments.Chapter

19. Arthroscopy and Total Joint Arthroplasty

Index