Contents Preface Acknowledgments
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
Volkmann's 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. Pediatrics Ghazala 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: Appendix Splints, Casts and Other Techniques Upper 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
Index
-Description-
Emergency Orthopedics: The Extremities offers an unparalleled overview of orthopedic practice, illustrated throughout with hundreds of highly informative line drawings, radiographs, and patient photos that simplify diagnosis and clarify vital emergency procedures. Whether you're seeking a quick answer to an anatomical question or confirming a diagnosis, this book has everything you need to know about the mechanisms of injuries, along with recommended imaging studies, treatment guidelines, and possible complications.
Emergency Orthopedics: The Extremities has established itself as the preferred clinical reference for emergency physicians and residents, with expert guidance on fractures, strains, dislocations, rheumatologic disorders, soft tissue injuries, tumors, infections, and more.
Inside, you'll find a logical 3-part format. Part I begins with orthopedic principles and management. This section includes an in-depth coverage of fracture principles, a new chapter on anesthesia and analgesia, and an expanded chapter on pediatric orthopedics. Parts II and III provide an organized guide to the management of fractures and soft-tissue injuries of the upper and lower extremities, respectively.
Fifth Edition features:
Nearly 500 original illustrations and 200 radiographic images-100 of them new to this edition
Clinical photographs
Thoroughly updated fracture treatment section with illustrations showing every possible fracture location
And much more
-Author Biography-
Robert R. Simon, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois
Steven J. Koenigsknecht, MD, Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Racine, Wisconsin