CURRENT Essentials Orthopedics

by Harry Skinner, Michael Fitzpatrick

Overview

CURRENT Essentials: Orthopedics -- the ultimate at-a-glance bedside guide!

• “Nutshell” information on the diagnosis and treatment of the 200 most common orthopedic diseases and disorders
• One disorder per page, with bulleted lists for easy access
• Covers all relevant procedures, from adult reconstructive surgery to foot and ankle surgery
• ICD9-CM codes for each topic, allowing you to code and classify morbidity data after making the diagnosis
• Included in each topic--
  --Essentials of Diagnosis
  --Differential Diagnosis
  --Treatment
  --Pearl
  --Reference
• Handy tabs that give you point-of-care answers in an instant

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071593175
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	12/06/2007
Series:	LANGE CURRENT Essentials
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	284
File size:	645 KB

About the Author

Harry B. Skinner, MD, PhD
Emeritus Professor and former Chief
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
University of California
Irvine, CA Private Practice
St. Jude Heritage Medical Group
Fullerton, CA

Michael Fitzpatrick, MD
Private Practice
Mission Orthopedic Medical Associates
Mission Viejo, CA

Table of Contents

Preface Main Section Headings:
1. Traumatic Injuries
2. Sports Injuries
3. Spinal Problems
4. Neoplasms
5. Adult Joint Problems & Reconstruction
6. Infections
7. Foot Problems
8. Hand Problems
9. Pediatric Problems
10. Rehabilitation Index