Trauma and Orthopaedics at a Glance

ISBN-13: 9781118802533 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 144 str.

Henry (East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust) Willmott

Opis

Trauma and Orthopaedics at a Glance is an easy-to-read, highly visual guide to orthopaedics. It comprehensively covers relevant basic science and clinically-oriented anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, and the diagnosis and management of trauma, sports injuries, paediatric orthopaedics, degenerative disease, and musculoskeletal tumours. Although primarily aimed at junior doctors and senior medical students, it is also useful for physiotherapists and nurse practitioners. Trauma and Orthopaedics at a Glance: * Provides thorough coverage of diagnosis, investigation and contemporary treatment options of commonly encountered orthopaedic conditions; * Features a section on what to expect as a Foundation doctor in orthopaedics, including how to present cases in trauma meetings, essential information to survive 'on-call' shifts and tips for efficient clerking of trauma admissions; * Unique 'how to' section, comprising guidance on key practical procedures such as aspirating joints, manipulating fractures and applying plaster casts. * Includes a companion website featuring 120 multiple-choice questions and 10 case studies This brand new title presents an overview of all the information relating to diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, and is ideal while on rotation or revising key concepts.

Spis treści

Preface viiAcknowledgements viiiHow to use your revision guide ixAbout the companion website xPart 1 Basic sciences11 Musculoskeletal tissues 22 Bone metabolism43 Osteoarthritis 64 Rheumatoid arthritis 85 Imaging in orthopaedics: X-rays 106 Imaging in orthopaedics: other modalities 127 Infection148 Clinical anatomy of the upper limb 169 Clinical anatomy of the lower limb1910 Clinical anatomy of the spine 2211 Examination of the upper limb2412 Examination of the lower limb2613 Examination of the spine2814 The brachial plexus30Part 2 Adult orthopaedics33Upper limb3415 Shoulder 1 3416 Shoulder 23617 Elbow3818 Wrist and hand 1 4019 Wrist and hand 24220 Wrist and hand 344Lower limb4621 Hip4622 Hip replacement4823 Knee 15024 Knee 25225 Foot and ankle 5426 Spine5627 Tumours 5828 Rehabilitation 60Part 3 Paediatric orthopaedics 6329 Developmental dysplasia of hip (DDH) 6430 Other paediatric hip conditions6631 Paediatric spinal disorders6832 Paediatric foot conditions7033 Neuromuscular conditions7234 Lower limb alignment74Part 4 Trauma 7735 General principles 1 7836 General principles 28037 Advanced trauma life support (ATLS) 8238 Upper limb trauma 1 8439 Upper limb trauma 28640 Upper limb trauma 38841 Lower limb trauma 19042 Lower limb trauma 29243 Lower limb trauma 39444 Proximal femoral fracture 19645 Proximal femoral fracture 29846 Cervical spine trauma10047 Thoracolumbar spine trauma 10248 Trauma in children 110449 Trauma in children 210650 Compartment syndrome10851 Non-union and malunion110Part 5 Working as a junior doctor in orthopaedics11352 Being an orthopaedic F211453 Assessment of patients11654 The operating theatre118Part 6 Practical procedures12155 Practical procedures 112256 Practical procedures 2124Index126

O autorze

Henry Willmott is Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust