Main description:

In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Bonita Stanton, Dr. Paul Haynes has assembled expert authors to bring current information to pediatricians on the topic of Pediatric Orthopedics. The issue provides a general overview of evaluation and treatment of the pediatric orthopedic patients. Specific articles are devoted to the following topics: Evaluation: Pediatric Orthopedic Exam; Genetic and Metabolic Conditions; Musculoskeletal Infections; Neuromuscular Conditions - Orthopedic Manifestations; Pediatric Anesthesia as Related To Orthopedic Procedures -Perioperative Management; The Limping Child; Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma; Hand and Upper Extremity; Hip and Pelvis; Knee and Lower Extremity; Foot and Ankle; Pediatric Spine; Pediatric Sports Injuries; Concussions and Chronic Overuse Injuries And Injury Prevention; and Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions. Readers will come away with the most current information on this important topic.

Contents:

Evaluation: Pediatric Orthopedic Exam;

Genetic and Metabolic Conditions;

Musculoskeletal Infections;

Neuromuscular Conditions - Orthopedic Manifestations;

Pediatric Anesthesia as Related To Orthopedic Procedures -Perioperative Management;

The Limping Child;

Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma;

Hand and Upper Extremity;

Hip and Pelvis;

Knee and Lower Extremity;

Foot and Ankle;

Pediatric Spine;

Pediatric Sports Injuries;

Concussions and Chronic Overuse Injuries And Injury Prevention;

Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions