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Handbook of Fractures, Third Edition Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Elstrom, John (Author), Virkus, Walter (Author), Pankovich, Arsen (Author)
ISBN: 0071443770     ISBN-13: 9780071443777
Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
OUR PRICE:   $85.50  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2005
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Annotation: HANDBOOK OF FRACTURES THIRD EDITION John A. Elstrom, MD Walter W. Virkus, MD Arsen M. Pankovich, MD Written by leading orthopedic surgeons, this superbly illustrated pocket guide helps you expertly diagnose, classifyand most importantlymanage every type of fracture and ligamentous injury commonly seen in clinical practice. - Easy-to-use organization by anatomic region - Superb line drawings and x-rays illustrating diagnostic and management procedures - Anatomy surrounding the fracture - Diagnosis with physical and radiographic findings - Differentiation of mechanisms of injury - Fracture classification - Indications for operative treatment - Description of potential surgical options - Expected outcome - Management of late complications - Summaries and reflections "Excellent text! I reviewed a friend's copy and had to have one for myself ... designed to fit into a lab coat pocket, and will make a handy reference." *" ... Would highly recommend this even for non-surgical physicians in private practice." * *Online reviews of the Second Edition Skinner, Current Dx and Tx Orthopedics, 4e (12/05) McMahon, Current Dx and Tx in Sports Medicine (12/05) Roberts, Bull's Handbook of Sports Injuries, 2e (2004)
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Sports Medicine
- Medical | Orthopedics
Dewey: 617.15
LCCN: 2005043878
Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.20 lbs) 400 pages
 
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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 fracture
  • Diagnosis with physical and radiographic findings
  • Differentiation of mechanisms of injury
  • Fracture classification
  • Indications for operative treatment
  • Description of potential surgical options
  • Expected outcome
  • Management of late complications
  • Summaries and reflections

Contributor Bio(s): Elstrom, John A.: - John A. Elstrom, MD Associate Professor University of Illinois Chicago, ILElstrom, John: - John A. Elstrom, MD Associate Professor University of Illinois Chicago, IL