Title: Pediatric orthopaedics and sports medicine : the requisites in pediatrics /
Authors: Dormans, John P.
Publisher: Mosby,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Child; Infant; Sports Medicine; Sports Medicine methods; Orthopedics; Orthopedics methods; Bone and Bones; Bone and Bones injuries; Bone Diseases; Pediatric orthopedics.; Pediatric sports medicine.
Abstract: This practical volume in the Clinical Practice in Pediatric series focuses on the assessment and stabilization of injuries commonly encountered in clinical practice. Topics and categories are organized to address all of the major categories of disease and trauma involving the musculoskeletal system in infants and children. Tables highlight diagnosis, laboratory and radiologic studies, therapies, and when to refer to a specialist. Key points at the end of each chapter highlight vital information.
Contents: Spine and pelvis trauma -- Upper extremity injuries -- Lower extremity fractures -- Musculoskelatal infection -- Skeletal dysplasias and metabolic disorder of bone -- Spinal disorders -- Hip disorders -- Upper extremity disorders -- Pediatric lower limb disorders -- Sports medicine -- Musculoskeletal tumors in children -- Synovial disorders -- Cerebral palsy -- Spina bifida -- Muscular dystrophy and arthrogryposis.