- Hands-on guide to diagnosing and managing non-surgical orthopedic emergencies
- Straightforward illustrations depicting pertinent anatomy, diagnostic imaging, and relevant classification schemes
- Abundant clinical photos demonstrating common orthopedic procedures and physical exam techniques
- Didactic instruction in each chapter incorporating key elements of anatomy, clinical and radiographic evaluation, diagnosis, and immediate non-operative and operative treatment options
- Detailed, step-by-step procedure and physical exam technique guides
- Evidence-based guidelines with up-to-date, high-impact references
This book is a one-stop guide to managing acute orthopedic injuries. Unlike other handbooks, this reference provides a comprehensive, yet concise, set of diagnostic and management tools to help readers deliver optimal, evidence-based, and efficient patient care.
Additional focus on physical exam techniques, emergency room orthopedic procedures, and on-field athletic management strategies empowers readers with real tips and tricks used by orthopedic surgeons at top-tier institutions.
This guide is a must have for emergency medicine providers, orthopedic surgeons, and other clinicians, trainees, and students caring for adult or pediatric patients in the emergency setting.
Table of ContentsEmergency Orthopedic Evaluation.- True Orthopedic Emergencies.- Spine.- Shoulder and Upper Arm.- Wrist and Hand.- Pelvis and Lower Extremity.- Foot and Ankle.- Pediatrics.- Emergency Sideline Management of Athletic Conditions.-
Appendix A: Physical Exam Overview.- Appendix B: Procedure Guides.
