Handbook of Fractures, Third Edition - Softcover

Elstrom, John A.; Virkus, Walter; Pankovich, Arsen M.

 
9780071443777: Handbook of Fractures, Third Edition

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Handbook of Fractures is the ideal portable resource for health care professionals who need to manage patients with musculoskeletal problems

Written by leading orthopedic surgeons, this superbly illustrated pocket guide helps you expertly diagnose, classify, and, most importantly, manage every type of fracture and ligamentous injury commonly seen in clinical practice. Organized by anatomic region and packed with high-quality line drawings and x-rays illustrating diagnostic and management procedures, this invaluable guide covers:

  • Anatomy surrounding the fracture
  • Diagnosis with physical and radiographic findings
  • Differentiation of mechanisms of injury
  • Fracture classification
  • Indications for operative treatment
  • Description of potential surgical options
  • Expected outcome
  • Management of late complications
  • Summaries and reflections

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About the Author

John A. Elstrom, MDAssociate ProfessorUniversity of IllinoisChicago, IL

From the Back Cover

HANDBOOK OF FRACTURES

THIRD EDITION

John A. Elstrom, MD

Walter W. Virkus, MD

Arsen M. Pankovich, MD

Written by leading orthopedic surgeons, this superbly illustrated pocket guide helps you expertly diagnose, classify?and most importantly?manage every type of fracture and ligamentous injury commonly seen in clinical practice.
• Easy-to-use organization by anatomic region
• Superb line drawings and x-rays illustrating
diagnostic and management procedures
• Anatomy surrounding the fracture
• Diagnosis with physical and radiographic findings
• Differentiation of mechanisms of injury
• Fracture classification
• Indications for operative treatment
• Description of potential surgical options
• Expected outcome
• Management of late complications
• Summaries and reflections

"Excellent text! I reviewed a friend's copy and had to have one for myself ... designed to fit into a lab coat pocket, and will make a handy reference." *

" ... Would highly recommend this even for non-surgical physicians in private practice." *

*Online reviews of the Second Edition

Skinner, Current Dx and Tx Orthopedics, 4e (12/05)

McMahon, Current Dx and Tx in Sports Medicine (12/05)

Roberts, Bull’s Handbook of Sports Injuries, 2e (2004)

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9780070223745: HANDBOOK OF FRACTURES

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ISBN 10:  0070223742 ISBN 13:  9780070223745
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL, 2008
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