This unique book presents unusual but critical medical conditions that may present to an orthopedic surgeon and that can - if undiagnosed, misdiagnosed or left untreated - result in serious risk to life and limb. Since these conditions are not necessarily common in orthopedic settings, the goal is to promote pattern recognition through the use of a consistent chapter format beginning with illustrative cases for each condition, followed by an appropriate review of the literature, relevant questions, recommended diagnostic and clinical approaches, and bulleted pearls and pitfalls. Conditions presented include necrotizing fasciitis, epidural hematoma, popliteal entrapment syndrome, allergies, coagulations issues, lead toxicity, and much more. Radiographs and intraoperative photographs enhance the case material.

Now available in a completely updated second edition, One Hundred Orthopedic Conditions Every Doctor Should Understand is bound to delight and instruct a new generation of medical students, residents, orthopedic practitioners, and allied health care professionals. This fun-to-read, informative book encompasses 62 chapters that address common conditions that constitute most of the musculoskeletal problems doctors regularly encounter. Less common conditions are also discussed because they can be particularly devastating if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Throughout, orthopedic principles are woven into the fabric of these updated case studies. The book is arranged to stimulate your curiosity and engage you in the adventure of investigating each patient with an unknown diagnosis. Your mission is to work through the case studies to determine the probable causes and the best courses of treatment. For reference and review, the index offers a conventional organization of topics and key words.

Now available in a completely updated second edition, One Hundred Orthopedic Conditions Every Doctor Should Understand is bound to delight and instruct a new generation of medical students, residents, orthopedic practitioners, and allied health care professionals. This fun-to-read, informative book encompasses 62 chapters that address common conditions that constitute most of the musculoskeletal problems doctors regularly encounter. Less common conditions are also discussed because they can be particularly devastating if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Throughout, orthopedic principles are woven into the fabric of these updated case studies. The book is arranged to stimulate your curiosity and engage you in the adventure of investigating each patient with an unknown diagnosis. Your mission is to work through the case studies to determine the probable causes and the best courses of treatment. For reference and review, the index offers a conventional organization of topics and key words.

Compartment syndrome is a complex physiologic process with significant potential harm, and though an important clinical problem, the basic science and research surrounding this entity remains poorly understood. This unique open access book fills the gap in the knowledge of compartment syndrome, re-evaluating the current state of the art on this condition. The current clinical diagnostic criteria are presented, as well as the multiple dilemmas facing the surgeon. Pathophysiology, ischemic thresholds and pressure management techniques and limitations are discussed in detail. The main surgical management strategy, fasciotomy, is then described for both the upper and lower extremities, along with wound care. Compartment syndrome due to patient positioning, in children and polytrauma patients, and unusual presentations are likewise covered. Novel diagnosis and prevention strategies, as well as common misconceptions and legal ramifications stemming from compartment syndrome, round out the presentation. Unique and timely, Compartment Syndrome: A Guide to Diagnosis and Management will be indispensable for orthopedic and trauma surgeons confronted with this common yet challenging medical condition.

Now in a completely revised and expanded fifth edition including a new content, Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery remains the ideal reference for students of the musculoskeletal system. Through its many photographs and illustrations, concise text, practical format and breadth of scope, this book guides its readers through the basics of orthopedic surgery and common orthopedic disorders in adults and children. Following a review of the basic science of bone and cartilage metabolism, a brand new chapter on biomechanics and biomaterials presents the current state of the art. Subsequent chapters cover musculoskeletal infection, tumors and trauma, then proceed anatomically to each joint and its disorders, with a separate chapter discussing unique considerations with pediatric patients. Each chapter focuses on decision-making, including algorithms based on standards and guidelines to help readers formulate both diagnostic and treatment plans, and plentiful figures and tables expand and enhance the overall presentation. Both timely and practical, Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery, Fifth Edition is the perfect book for young surgeons, residents, students, nurses, and physician assistants to learn or review key topics in orthopedic surgery.

Global Orthopedics: Caring for Musculoskeletal Conditions and Injuries in Austere Settings was conceived and written to be a unique reference for surgeons working in resource-limited environments. The first sections provide historical background, global public health perspectives of orthopedics, the role of culture, and a broad discussion of clinical topics that orthopedic surgeons rarely deal with in high-resource settings but that affect orthopedic care. Adult and pediatric trauma are presented in an anatomical format for easy reference, with a focus on the natural history and the best treatment methods within existing limitations. The chapters on musculoskeletal infections provide a focused discussion about these common debilitating conditions that is unavailable in any other single modern text. The non-infectious pediatric conditions section has been written for the non-specialist to handle selected developmental and early childhood orthopedic problems commonly seen in low-resource settings. Detailed chapters on reconstruction surgery, tumor management, amputations, and the orthopedic needs in the face of conflicts and natural disasters round out the text.