Libri di Paul D. Sponseller

"The 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult, Second Edition" is designed for rapid consultation on over 250 orthopaedic problems encountered by orthopaedic surgery, primary care, or ER practitioners. The famous two-page format allows easy navigation through even complicated patient complaints.New topics covered in this thoroughly updated edition include acromioclavicular joint arthritis; ankle instability; biceps tendon rupture; chordoma; desmoid tumor; diabetic myonecrosis; dislocation in the adult; epithelioid sarcoma; femoral shaft fracture in children; hip and knee examination in children; knee injection; lymphoma; metastatic bone disease; open fractures; pathologic fracture; pectoralis major tendon rupture; sacral insufficiency fracture; septic hip; shoulder dislocation; shoulder instability; sternoclavicular joint dislocation; subacromial injection; synovial chondromatosis; synovial sarcoma; thoracic herniated disc; thoracolumbar spine fracture and dislocation; transient synovitis; CT; MRI; and musculoskeletal radiography.

Handbook of Pediatric Orthopedics -- now in a fully updated Second Edition -- encapsulates everything an orthopedic surgeon needs to know to make rapid diagnoses and quickly plan treatment for the gamut of common and uncommon pediatric orthopedic problems. The author, a well-respected authority in the field, provides only the most pertinent information on the developmental, genetic, and neurologic etiology of the various conditions. A full chapter concentrates exclusively on core treatment guidelines and algorithms for pediatric trauma management. Each chapter presents information on basic principles, technical skills, and standards of care in an easy-to-reference list format that allows the busy practitioner quick access to key information and thus facilitates faster diagnoses. Features * Compiles new data on blocks, traction, special casts, aspiration, and arthogram interpretation * Includes 164 drawings, graphs, and charts illustrate important concepts * Provides must-know radiographic parameters and clinical tips for key developmental disorders * Reviews difficult-to-remember levels of innervation, including for the brachial plexus * Numerous charts conveniently list medications and dosages based on weight, route, and frequency * Helpful graphs track growth predictions for each region of the skeleton Orthopedic surgeons, residents, or fellows will refer to this highly practical pocket guide on a daily basis. Clinicians, residents, or fellows in pediatrics will also appreciate its brevity and up-to-date coverage.