Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Orthopedics (Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Orthopedics, 2nd ed) - Softcover

Skinner, Harry

9780838503638: Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Orthopedics (Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Orthopedics, 2nd ed)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838503632 ISBN 13: 9780838503638

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2000

This valuable new edition comprehensively covers clinical orthopedic s urgery including pertinent aspects of path physiology, epidemiology, a nd pathology. Emphasis is placed on major diagnostic features of dise ase states, the natural history of the disease where appropriate, the work-up required for diagnosis, and treatment. In addition, ongoing co ntroversies are reviewed and clinical standards of care for orthopedic surgery are described.

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Easy-to-use, yet comprehensive, Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Orthopedics features:

-Convenient organization by anatomical structure, disease, and procedure

-Improved diagnostic charts, tables, and graphs on hip and knee problems and tumor differentiation

-New information on NSAID selection (including COX-2 inhibitors), materials used in joint replacements, and growth factors for stimulating bone formation

-Expanded sections on trauma and external fixation, postoperative care of amputees, and predicting function after spinal cord injuries

-Coverage of advances and practices in imaging technology, infection treatment, joint reconstruction, and spinal surgery

-Concise, current, and comprehensive review of the basic science underlying orthopedic practice

-Helpful references to classic and important new sources

Synopsis:

This edition covers clinical orthopedic surgery, including pertinent aspects of pathophysiology, epidemiology and pathology. Emphasis is placed on major diagnostic features of disease status, the natural history of disease, diagnosis and treatment. Clinical care standards are also discussed.

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