Children's Upper and Lower Limb Orthopaedic Disorders

by Michael K.D Benson (Editor), Klaus Parsch (Editor), Malcolm Macnicol (Editor), John Fixsen (Editor)

Overview

Having considered the more generalised neuromuscular and skeletal problems of childhood in the previous two books, we concentrate in this book on regional disorders. The upper limb chapters describe foetal development and how this may go wrong. As always, function dominates our management plans although cosmetic considerations must be borne in mind. Perinatal brachial plexus injury is analysed and a plea made for early recognition and reconstruction of both plexus lesions and peripheral nerve injuries. The lower limb chapters consider limb deficiency and deformity and how best we should manage them. Those prominent afflictions of the child’s hip - dysplasia, Perthes’ disease and epiphyseal slipping - are fully discussed. Chapters on the common conditions affecting the knee, foot and ankle complete this section.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780857295606
Publisher:	Springer London
Publication date:	06/24/2011
Edition description:	2011
Pages:	231
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 10.98(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

Developmental Anomalies of the Hand.- The Shoulder and Elbow.- Brachial Plexus Injuries Peripheral Nerve Injuries.- Management of the Injury.- Birth lesions of the brachial plexus Peripheral nerve injuries.- Leg Deformity and Length Discrepancy.- Classification and Management of Lower Limb Reduction Anomalies.- Leg Length Inequality.- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip.- Legg–Calvé–Perthes Disease.- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.- The Knee.- The Foot.- The Clubfoot: Congenital Talipes Equinovarus.- Pes Cavus.- Congenital Vertical Talus (Congenital Convex Pes Valgus).

Editorial Reviews

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“Children's Upper and Lower Limb Orthopaedic Disorders … cover general principles of pediatric orthopedic disease, neuromuscular disorders, and fractures. … the text is well written and easily comprehended. Classic as well as contemporary articles are referenced to provide more in-depth information on the described conditions and operative techniques. The index is well cross-referenced, allowing easy access to major topics. … Residents as well as practicing orthopedic surgeons … will find this a concise and reliable source for the current practice of pediatric orthopedics.” (Clifford L. Craig, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 307 (4), January, 2012)

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