Main description:

Evaluate and treat common fractures and know when to refer uncommon ones to a specialist. This quick, practical resource by Drs. M. Patrice Eiff and Robert L. Hatch presents detailed descriptions and illustrations, and current best guidelines for imaging and treating fractures so you can make accurate identifications and manage patients with confidence.

Accurately identify fractures using optimal imaging guidelines.
Apply splints and casts successfully thanks to detailed descriptions and illustrations of technique.
Effectively manage emergency situations using guidelines for emergent referral, greater detail regarding methods for closed reductions for fractures and dislocations, and more

Tap into the latest best practices through more evidence-based coverage and updated references.
Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, videos (including video updates), glossary, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Contents:

1 FRACTURE MANAGEMENT BY PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS
2 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FRACTURE CARE
3 FINGER FRACTURES
4 METACARPAL FRACTURES
5 CARPAL FRACTURES
6 RADIUS AND ULNA FRACTURES
7 ELBOW FRACTURES
8 HUMERUS FRACTURES
9 CLAVICLE AND SCAPULA FRACTURES
10 SPINE FRACTURES
11 FEMUR AND PELVIS FRACTURES
12 PATELLAR, TIBIAL, AND FIBULAR FRACTURES
13 ANKLE FRACTURES
14 CALCANEUS AND OTHER TARSAL FRACTURES
15 METATARSAL FRACTURES
16 TOE FRACTURES
17 FACIAL AND SKULL FRACTURES
18 RIB FRACTURES