Handbook of Fractures, Third Edition

By Arsen Pankovich, Walter W. Virkus, John A. Elstrom

Book Overview

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Handbook of Fractures is the ideal portable resource for health care professionals who need to manage patients with musculoskeletal problems

Written by leading orthopedic surgeons, this superbly illustrated pocket guide helps you expertly diagnose, classify, and, most importantly, manage every type of fracture and ligamentous injury commonly seen in clinical practice. Organized by anatomic region and packed with high-quality line drawings and x-rays illustrating diagnostic and management procedures, this invaluable guide covers:

Anatomy surrounding the fractureDiagnosis with physical and radiographic findingsDifferentiation of mechanisms of injuryFracture classificationIndications for operative treatmentDescription of potential surgical optionsExpected outcomeManagement of late complicationsSummaries and reflections

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071443770
• ISBN13: 9780071443777
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"