On Call Orthopaedics

This new pocket sized volume in the W.B Saunders On Callseries provides essential guidance for the orthopaedic problems likely to be seen while on call. A quick reference, problem-oriented approach delivers the information needed to successfully evaluateand manage patients with emergent, acute, or chronic musculoskeletal disorders.Provides the background needed to make sound, confident decisions. Introductory chapters cover the diagnosis and management of on-call problems, with additional chapters covering orthopaedic radiography, terminology, principles of fracture care, splinting and casting, and orthopaedic emergencies.Organises information for easy reference. Problems resulting from both traumatic and non-traumatic and non-traumatic injuries are listed by anatomical site.Reviews common patient problems. Chapters cover traumatic and non-traumatic orthopaedic problems that are commonly seen in practice. Individual chapters present a specific problem and expertly leaf the reader to an accurate definition of the problem.Offers insight into paediatric orthopaedics. A special section is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic problems in children.Utilises quick-reference lists to de3liver complete how-to instructions for each topic covered.Features a formulary of medications frequently used to manage patients with musculoskeletal problems.