Pocketbook of Orthopaedics and Fractures

This newly revised edition of the outstanding handbook written by Ronald McRae is a concise and high-yield reference covering key aspects of orthopaedic theory, examination and fracture treatment that can be carried on the ward.

Features

Unique illustrations give clear guidance on how to carry out an orthopaedic examination and treat a fracture. Pocket sized format for easy consultation on the ward, in theatre and in the A&E department. Recently revised ‘source’ books will ensure excellent relevance and breadth of coverage

What's New

Enhanced scope (e.g. to include additional instabilities and operative fracture treatment) Improved line-art and new half-tones, to include fracture-site labelling

Contents

ORTHOPAEDIC EXAMINATION
1. General principles
2. Segmental and peripheral nerves
3. The cervical spine
4. The shoulder
5. The elbow
6. The wrist
7. The hand
8. The thoracic and lumbar spine
9. The hip
10. The knee
11. The tibia
12. The ankle
13. The foot
FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS
14. Fractures: basic terminology
15. The diagnosis of fractures and the principles of treatment
16. Closed reduction and fixation of fractures
17. Open fractures/gunshot wounds/internal fixation
18. Fracture healing/complications/pathological fractures
19. Regional injuries: the shoulder girdle and humerus
20. Regional injuries: the elbow
21. Regional injuries: the forearm bones
22. Regional injuries: the wrist and hand
23. Regional injuries: the spine
24. Regional injuries: fractures of the pelvis, hip and femoral neck
25. Regional injuries: fractures of the femur and injuries about the knee
26. Regional injuries: fractures of the tibia
27. Regional injuries: the ankle
28. Regional injuries: the foot
29. The fracture clinic
Biochemical values
Index