Full Description
This unique book presents unusual but critical medical conditions that may present to an orthopedic surgeon and that can - if undiagnosed, misdiagnosed or left untreated - result in serious risk to life and limb. Since these conditions are not necessarily common in orthopedic settings, the goal is to promote pattern recognition through the use of a consistent chapter format beginning with illustrative cases for each condition, followed by an appropriate review of the literature, relevant questions, recommended diagnostic and clinical approaches, and bulleted pearls and pitfalls. Conditions presented include necrotizing fasciitis, epidural hematoma, popliteal entrapment syndrome, allergies, coagulations issues, lead toxicity, and much more. Radiographs and intraoperative photographs enhance the case material.
Contents
Chapter 1: Necrotizing Fasciitis.- Chapter 2: Acute Postoperative Airway Complications Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery and the Role for Cricothyrotomy.- Chapter 3: Epidural Hematoma.- Chapter 4: Popliteal Entrapment Syndrome.- Chapter 5: Charcot Arthropathy of the Shoulder.- Chapter 6: Syphilis.- Chapter 7: Polymyalgia Rheumatica.- Chapter 8: Postoperative Hyponatremia in the Orthopedic Patient.- Chapter 9: Ogilvie's Syndrome.- Chapter 10: Coagulation Issues.- Chapter 11: The Bullet and Lead Toxicity.- Chapter 12: Methylmethacrylate-Related Issues in Geriatric Hip Fractures.- Chapter 13: Adrenal Insufficiency.- Chapter 14: Allergy in Perioperative and Clinical Settings.- Chapter 15: Perisurgical Management of Alpha Gal.- Chapter 16: Penicillin and β-Lactam Drug Allergy.
