A surgical guide to management of acute fractures and Charcot arthropathy of the diabetic foot and ankle. Examines pathophysiology, epidemiology, and conservative and surgical care of foot and ankle fractures in diabetes patients. Includes management of infections and osteomyelitis, as well as plate and axial fixation techniques.
Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, this pocket-sized go-anywhere Handbook of Fractures is the ideal on-the-spot reference for residents and practitioners seeking fast facts on fracture management and classification. Chapters organized by anatomic site provide key information on fractures in adults and in children, including epidemiology, anatomy, mechanism of injury, clinical evaluation, radiologic evaluation, classification, treatment, and management of complications. The book's easy-access format features numerous charts, tables, diagrams, illustrations, and bulleted lists.
This important new text assesses the benefits of conservative versus surgical treatment of pediatric fractures, combining clear procedural guidelines with an analysis of the most effective operative approach. More than 500 pages offer detailed, comprehensive coverage of techniques and strategies, with 450 illustrations clarifying all concepts.
The Osteoporosis Book: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Osteoporosis currently affects 25 million people in the United States, and as the baby boomers enter their fifties, this bone-weakening disease is poised to strike millions more. Because of this disease, many older people will suffer from a bone fracture at some point , and far too many of these fractures will result in permanent disability.
Over 4 editions, Simon’s Emergency Orthopedics: The Extremities has established itself as the clinical reference of choice for emergency physicians and residents seeking a comprehensive review of fractures, soft tissue injuries, rheumatologic disorders, and other acute problems of the extremities.
