Full Description
Evaluate and treat common fractures and know when to refer uncommon ones to a specialist. This quick, practical resource by Drs. M. Patrice Eiff and Robert L. Hatch presents detailed descriptions and illustrations, and current best guidelines for imaging and treating fractures so you can make accurate identifications and manage patients with confidence. Accurately identify fractures using optimal imaging guidelines.Apply splints and casts successfully thanks to detailed descriptions and illustrations of technique.Effectively manage emergency situations using guidelines for emergent referral, greater detail regarding methods for closed reductions for fractures and dislocations, and moreTap into the latest best practices through more evidence-based coverage and updated references.Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, videos (including video updates), glossary, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Contents
1 FRACTURE MANAGEMENT BY PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS3 FINGER FRACTURES4 METACARPAL FRACTURES5 CARPAL FRACTURES6 RADIUS AND ULNA FRACTURES7 ELBOW FRACTURES8 HUMERUS FRACTURES9 CLAVICLE AND SCAPULA FRACTURES10 SPINE FRACTURES11 FEMUR AND PELVIS FRACTURES12 PATELLAR, TIBIAL, AND FIBULAR FRACTURES13 ANKLE FRACTURES14 CALCANEUS AND OTHER TARSAL FRACTURES15 METATARSAL FRACTURES16 TOE FRACTURES17 FACIAL AND SKULL FRACTURES18 RIB FRACTURES
