ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments

Part I. Orthopedic Principles and Management

1. General Principles

A. Fracture Principles

Terminology

Biomechanics

Fracture Healing

Clinical Features

Treatment

Special Considerations in Management

B.Soft Tissue Principles

Ligamentous Injury

Bursitis and Tendonitis

Tendon Rupture

Nerve Injury

Muscle Disorders

References

2.Anesthesia and Analgesia

Pain Management

Procedural Sedation

Local Anesthesia

Regional Anesthesia

Hematoma Block

Use of Therapeutic Heat and Cold

References

3.Rheumatology

General Principles

Septic Arthritis

Crystal-induced Arthropathy

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Viral Arthritis

Lyme Disease

Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy

Fibromyalgia

Sarcoid Arthritis

Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Temporal Arteritis

Hemorrhagic Arthritis

Traumatic Arthritis

Neuropathic Arthropathy

References

4.Complications

Compartment Syndrome

Volkmanns Ischemic Contracture

Osteomyelitis

Soft Tissue Infections

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)

Fat Embolism Syndrome

References

5.Special Imaging Techniques

Radionuclide Bone Scanning

Ultrasound

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imagine

Fluoroscopy

References

6.PediatricsGhazala Q. Sharieff

A.General Pediatric Orthopedic Principles

Evaluation of the Child

Radiologic Examination

Fractures Unique to Children

Joint Injuries in Children

B.The Spine

Neck Injuries

Pseudosubluxation

Spinal Cord Injury Without

Radiographic Abnormality (SCIOWORA)

Diskitis

C.Upper Extremity

Clavicle Fractures

Elbow

Forearm

Radius and Ulna Shaft Fractures

Wrist

D.Lower Extremity

Pelvis

Hip

Knee and Leg

Ankle and Foot

E.Child Abuse

F.Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors in Children

References

Part II. Upper Extremities

7.Hand

A.Fractures

Phalanx Fractures

Metacarpal Fractures

B.Soft Tissue Injuries and Dislocations

Traumatic

Nontraumatic

References

8.Wrist

A.Fractures

Carpal Fractures

Distal Radius and Ulna Fractures

B.Soft Tissue Injuries and Dislocations

Traumatic

Nontraumatic

References

9.Forearm

A.Fractures

Essential Anatomy

Radius and Ulna Shaft Fractures

B.Soft Tissue Injuries

Contusions

Strains

Forearm Compartment Syndromes

References

10.Elbow

A.Fractures

Proximal Forearm Fractures

Distal Humeral Fractures

B.Soft Tissue Injuries and Dislocations

General Approach

Epicondylitis

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Elbow Dislocation

Bursitis

Ligamentous Injury

Neuropathies

References

11.Shoulder and Arm

A.Fractures

Humeral Shaft Fractures

Proximal Humerus Fractures

Clavicular Fractures

Scapular Fractures

B.Soft Tissue Injuries and Dislocations

Dislocations and Separations

Painful Shoulder Conditions

Extrinsic Disorders

Arm Contusions

References

Part III. Lower Extremities

12.Pelvis

A.Fractures

Pelvic Fractures

Acetabular Fractures

B.Soft Tissue Injuries

Contusions

Iliosacral Ligament Sprain

Strain of the Ischial Attachment of Biceps Femoris and Semitendinosus

Sciatic Nerve Compression

Pudendal Nerve Palsy

Gluteal Compartment Syndrome

External Oblique Aponeurosis Rupture

References

13.Hip

A.Fractures

Hip and Proximal Femur

B.Soft Tissue Injuries and Dislocations

Nontraumatic Conditions

Traumatic Conditions

References

14.Thigh

A.Fractures

Femoral Shaft Injuries

B.Soft Tissue Injuries

Thigh Compartment Syndrome

Quadriceps Contusion

Muscle Strains and Rupture

Myositis Ossificans

References

15.Knee

A.Fractures

Distal Femur Fractures

Proximal Tibia Fractures

Proximal Fibula Fractures

Patella Fractures

B.Soft Tissue Injuries and Dislocations

Extra-articular Injuries

Intra-articular Injuries

Dislocations

References

16.Leg

A.Fractures

Tibia and Fibula Shaft Fractures

Tibia Stress Fractures

B.Soft Tissue Injuries

Acute Compartment Syndrome

Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

Shin Splints

Muscle Injury

References

17.Ankle

A.Fractures

Rotational Ankle Fractures

Axial Compression

B.Soft Tissue Injuries and Dislocations

Ankle Sprains

Sinus Tarsi Syndrome

Talar Dome Osteochondral Injury

Talotibial Exostosis

Tendon Injuries

Synovitis

Ankle Dislocation

References

18.Foot

A.Fractures

Calcaneus Fractures

Talus Fractures

Midfoot Fractures

Metatarsal Fractures

Toe Fractures

Sesamoid Fractures

B.Soft Tissue Injuries and Dislocations

Foot Compartment Syndrome

Dislocations

Painful Foot Conditions

General Disorders of the Toes

References

Part IV:: AppendixSplints, Casts and Other TechniquesUpper Extremity

Dorsal Distal Phalanx Splints

Hairpin Splint

Dorsal and Volar Finger Splints

Dynamic Finger Splinting

Gutter Splints

Dorsal Splint with Extension Hood (Clam Digger) Sprint

Universal Hand Dressing

Thumb Spica Cast

Thumb Splint and Thumb Spica Splint

Short Arm Cast

Long Arm Posterior Splint

Long Arm Anterior-Posterior Splint

Sugar Tong Splint

Coaptation Splint

Slings

Lower Extremity

Posterior Ankle Splint

Jones Compression Dressing

Knee Immobilizer

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