Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics, 3-Volume Set with DVD

The 4th edition of this comprehensive treatise on all aspects of pediatric orthopaedics continues the tradition of excellence that began with Dr. Tachdjian in 1972. Now in full color and completely redesigned for ease of use, the New edition of this landmark reference offers you today’s best knowledge on etiology • diagnosis • imaging • differential diagnosis • non-operative and surgical treatment • and surgical techniques for a wide range of pediatric orthopaedic conditions. What’s more, a bonus DVD of treatments and procedures gives you anytime, anywhere access to the information you need.

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“With its completeness and the single-author flavor it retains, it will continue to be the standard against which other literary efforts in the field are measured.”—JAMA

Features

Master the latest procedures, including spinal instrumentation and techniques, arthroscopic procedures, sports medicine procedures, and advances in trauma management through clearly written technical details. • Get expert guidance on conducting the physical examination • gait analysis • selected surgical techniques • and more via the bonus DVD. • Gain instant access to a vast amount of information with the new full-text online companion that includes a link to PubMed and cross references. • Find the answers you need more easily, with a new full-color design and user-friendly format.
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Master the latest procedures, including spinal instrumentation and techniques, arthroscopic procedures, sports medicine procedures, and advances in trauma management through clearly written technical details. • Get expert guidance on conducting the physical examination • gait analysis • selected surgical techniques • and more via the bonus DVD. • Gain instant access to a vast amount of information with the new full-text online companion that includes a link to PubMed and cross references. • Find the answers you need more easily, with a new full-color design and user-friendly format.
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Contents

INTRODUCTION (Description of history and scope of pediatric orthopaedics), J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD
SECTION I: DISCIPLINES
1 - Growth and Development, John G. Birch, MD
2 - The Orthopaedic History, John G. Birch, MD
3 - The Orthopaedic Examination: A Comprehensive, John G. Birch, MD
4 - The Orthopaedic Examination: Clinical, John G. Birch, MD
5 - Gait Analysis, Lori A. Karol, MD
6 - The Limping Child, Benjamin Stephens Richards, MD and Lawson A.B. Copley, MD
7 - Back Pain, John A. Herring, MD
8 - Anesthesiology, Fay Z. Safavi, MBBS, FFARCS
9 - Management of the Child with Developmental Disabilities, Richard C. Adams, MD and Nancy N. Dodge, MD
10 - Imaging Studies, Molly Dempsey, MD, David Wilkes, MD, and Marilyn Moody, MD
SECTION II: ANATOMIC DISORDERS
11 - Disorders of the Neck, Charles E. Johnston II, MD and Lawson A.B. Copley, MD
12 - Scoliosis, benjamin Stephens Richards, MD, Dniel J. Sucato, MD and Charles E. Johnston, MD
13 - Kyphosis, Daniel Sucato, MD
14 - Other Anatomic Disorders of the Spine, Charles E. Johnston II, MD
15 - Disorders of the Upper Extremity, Marybeth Ezaki, MD; Peter R. Carter, MD, Amy Lake, OTR,CHT, and Scott Noboru Oishi, MD, FACS
16 - Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, John A. Herring and Daniel J. Sucato
17 - Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease, John A. Herring and Daniel J. Sucato
18 - Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, John G. Birch, MD
19 - Developmental Coxa Vara, John G. Birch, MD
20 - Disorders of the Femur, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD
21 - Disorders of the Knee, Karl E. Rathjen, MD and Philip L.Wilson, MD
DISORDERS PRESENTING IN INFANCY
DISORDERS PRESENTING IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
22 - Disorders of the Leg, Charles E. Johnston II, MD
A. Congenital Posteromedial Bow of the Tibia
B. Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia and/or Fibula
C. Genu Varum
D. Knock Knees
E. Tibial Torsion
23 - Disorders of the Foot, John A Herring, Lori A. Karol, B. Stephens Richards, and Charles E. Johnston
24 - Limb Length Discrepancy, John G. Birch, MD
SECTION III: NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS
25 - Disorders of the Brain, Lori A. Karol, MD and Marybeth Ezaki, MD
26 - Disorders of the Spinal Cord, B. Stephens Richards, MD and Daniel Sucato, MD
27 - Poliomyelitis, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD
28 - Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System, Lori A. Karol, MD
29 - Muscle Diseases, Lori A. Karol, MD
SECTION IV: ORTHOPAEDIC DISORDERS
30 - Skeletal Dysplasias, Lori A. Karol, MD
31 - Orthopaedic Related Syndromes, John G. Birch, MD; Charles E. Johnston II, MD; Lori A. Karol, MD; Peter R. Carter, MD; Benjamin Stephens Richards, MD and John A. Herring, MD
32 - Metabolic Bone Diseases, John A. Herring, MD and Marybeth Ezaki, MD
33 - Limb Deficiencies, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD
34- Arthritis, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD
35 - Infections of the Musculoskeletal System, Lawson Copley, MD
36 - Hematologic Disorders, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD
SECTION V: MUSCULOSKELETAL TUMORS
37- General Principles of Tumor Management, J.A. (Tony) Herring, MD
38 - Benign Musculoskeletal Tumors, Benjamin Stephens Richards, MD
39 - Malignant Musculoskeletal Tumors, Mark C. Gebhardt, MD and John Abraham, MD
SECTION VI: INJURIES
40 - General Principles of Orthopaedic Injuries, Karl E. Rathjen, MD
41 - Spinal Injuries, Karl E. Rathjen, MD & Daniel J. Sucato, MD, MS
42 - Upper Extremity Injuries, John A.Herring, Karl E. Rathjen, MD, & Peter R. Carter, MD
43 - Lower Extremity Injuries, Philip L.Wilson, MD