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Practical fracture treatment / Ronald McRae, Max Esser ; original drawings by Ronald McRae.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2008.Edition: 5th edDescription: viii,447 p. ; 25cmISBN:
  • 9780443068768
  • 9780443068775
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RD101.M22 2008
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Contents:
CONTENTS SECTION A: GENERAL PRINCIPLES 1. Pathology and healing of fractures -- 2. The diagnosis of fractures and principles of treatment -- 3. Closed reduction and casting techniques in fracture management -- 4. Open fractures: internal fixation -- 5. Factors affecting healing, complications, pathological fractures -- SECTION B: REGIONAL INJURIES 6. The shoulder girdle and humerus -- 7. Injuries about the elbow -- 8. Injuries to the forearm bones -- 9. The wrist and hand -- 10. The spine -- 11. The pelvis, hip and femoral neck -- 12. Fractures of the femur and injuries about the knee -- 13. Fractures of the tibia -- 14. Injuries about the ankle -- 15. Foot injuries -- 16. The fracture clinic.
Summary: The 5th edition of this now classic text draws on the strength of previous editions and now includes reference to the latest surgical techniques available in Europe, Australia and the USA. Emphasis remains on the continually expanding use of fixation techniques although conservative treatment options remain an integral part of the text. It is suitable for medical students, junior doctors, orthopaedic trainees, A&E staff, physiotherapists and the rehabilitation team.
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Books Books KMTC:PORT REITZ CAMPUS RD101.M22 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan PTR5667

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENTS
SECTION A: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
1. Pathology and healing of fractures --
2. The diagnosis of fractures and principles of treatment --
3. Closed reduction and casting techniques in fracture management --
4. Open fractures: internal fixation --
5. Factors affecting healing, complications, pathological fractures --
SECTION B: REGIONAL INJURIES
6. The shoulder girdle and humerus --
7. Injuries about the elbow --
8. Injuries to the forearm bones --
9. The wrist and hand --
10. The spine --
11. The pelvis, hip and femoral neck --
12. Fractures of the femur and injuries about the knee --
13. Fractures of the tibia --
14. Injuries about the ankle --
15. Foot injuries --
16. The fracture clinic.

The 5th edition of this now classic text draws on the strength of previous editions and now includes reference to the latest surgical techniques available in Europe, Australia and the USA. Emphasis remains on the continually expanding use of fixation techniques although conservative treatment options remain an integral part of the text. It is suitable for medical students, junior doctors, orthopaedic trainees, A&E staff, physiotherapists and the rehabilitation team.

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