Designed for general orthopaedists, residents, paediatricians, physical therapists, and students, this generously illustrated full-colour reference is a practical, authoritative how-to guide to the essentials of paediatric orthopaedics. Dr. Staheli provides current, clinically proven, mainstream, whole child oriented management recommendations for musculoskeletal problems in children. The book features over 2,300 full-colour photographs and drawings and numerous flowcharts to guide patient management. For this updated and expanded Second Edition, Dr. Staheli has recruited eight distinguished co-authors to contribute new information. Illustrations have been updated and many new illustrations have been added. The upper limb and hand chapters have been separated and expanded.
FEATURES:
* Designed for general orthopaedists, residents, paediatricians, physical therapists, and students
* Provides core information on paediatric orthopaedics
* Compact, efficient design with over 2,300 full-colour illustrations
* Practical how-to book details common problems
* Management recommendations are whole child oriented
* Mainstream approach to management; safe and proven
* Management recommendations are current
* Trauma and procedures are presented in greatest detail
* Flowcharts are added to guide management
* New to this edition:
* Eight expert co-authors contributed information and edited content
* Text is updated and expanded
* New illustrations have been added
* Illustrations have been updated and improved
* Topic discussion and procedures consolidated
* Upper limb and hand chapters separated and expanded
* Contents presented on end sheets to simplify access