Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics: Pediatric Orthopaedics

Dormans (orthopedic surgery, University of Pennsylvania) summarizes essential knowledge on pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine in a detailed outline style featuring numerous headings and bullet points, as well as b&w photos and medical images on almost every page and imaging tips. The book opens with a review of the differences between the pediatric and adult skeletons and a chapter on physical examination techniques for pediatric patients. The rest of the book is devoted to specific orthopedic problems and disorders. The book is for students, nurse practitioners, primary care providers, and specialists in pediatrics, radiology, and orthopedic surgery. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Table of Contents
1 Normal growth and development in pediatric orthopaedics 1
2 Pediatric musculoskeletal examination 15
3 Introduction to trauma 36
4 Upper extremity injuries 47
5 Trauma related to the lower extremity 85
6 Spine and pelvis trauma 116
7 Pediatric sports medicine 138
8 Upper extremity disorders 159
9 Pediatric lower limb disorders 197
10 Hip disorders 224
11 Spinal disorders 265
12 Musculoskeletal tumors in children 290
13 Musculoskeletal infections 337
14 Skeletal dysplasias 353
15 Metabolic disorders of bone 386
16 Synovial disorders 403
17 Neuromuscular disorders : cerebral palsy 418
18 Neuromuscular disorders of infancy and childhood and arthrogryposis 454
19 Neuromuscular disorders : myelomeningocele 483