With complete coverage appropriate for residents through experienced pediatric orthopaedic surgeons,
Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics, 6th Edition, continues a 50-year tradition of excellence as the most comprehensive, authoritative guide to diagnosing and treating pediatric musculoskeletal disorders. Editor John Herring, MD, and experts from the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children offer step-by-step instruction and detailed visual guidance on both surgical and non-surgical approaches.
It’s everything the orthopaedic surgeon needs to know to accurately treat the full spectrum of pediatric orthopaedic conditions and injuries.
Table of Contents:
Section I Disciplines- 1. Growth and Development
- 2. The Orthopaedic History
- 3. The Orthopaedic Examination: A Comprehensive Overview
- 4. The Orthopaedic Examination: Clinical Application
- 5. Gait Analysis
- 6. The Limping Child
- 7. Back Pain
Section II Anatomic Disorders- 8. Disorders of the Neck
- 9. Scoliosis
- 10. Kyphosis
- 11. Other Anatomic Disorders of the Spine
- 12. Disorder of the Upper Extremity
- 13. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
- 14. Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
- 15. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- 16. Congenital Coxa Vara
- 17. Disorders of Femur
- 18. Disorders of the Leg
- 19. Disorders of the Foot
- 20. Limb Length Discrepancy
Section III Common Orthopaedic Disorders- 21. Limb Deficiencies
- 22. Arthritis
- 23. Infections of the Musculoskeletal System
Section IV Musculoskeletal Tumors- 24. General Principles of Tumor Management
- 25. Benign Musculoskeletal Tumors
- 26. Malignant Bone Tumors
Section V Injuries- 27. General Principles of Managing Orthopaedic Injuries
- 28. Spinal Injuries
- 29. Upper Extremity Injuries
- 30. Lower Extremity Injuries
Section VI Neuromuscular Disorders- 31. Disorders of the Brain
- 32. Disorders of the Spinal Cord
- 33. Poliomyelitis
- 34. Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System
- 35. Muscle Diseases
Section VII Other Orthopaedic Disorders- 36. Skeletal Dysplasias
- 37. Orthopaedic-Related Syndromes
- 38. Metabolic and Endocrine Bone Diseases
- 39. Hematologic Disorders
- 40 Sports
