Musculoskeletal Emergencies

• Part I: General Principles1General Principles of Initial Care2Radiographic Imaging3Infections involving the Musculoskeletal system4Anlelgesia, Conscious Sedation, Regional Blocks, and Anesthesia5Multiple Trauma6Perioperative Assessment7PregnancyPart II: Specific Anatomic RegionsSection 1:Upper Extremity8Spine9Shoulder10Elbow and Distal Humerus11Wrist and Forearm12Hand and DigitsSection 2: Lower Extremity13Hip and Thigh14Distal Femur, Knee, Patella15Leg and Ankle16FootSection 3: Central Skeletal Axis Injuries17PelvisPart III: Pediatrics18Introduction to Pediatric Trauma19Pediatric Pathologic Fractures20Pediatric Shoulder and Humeral Shaft21Pediatric Elbow22Pediatric Forearm and Distal Radius/Ulna FracturesPart III: Pediatrics22Pediatric Forearm and Distal Radius/Ulna Fractures23Pediatric Hand24Pediatric Cervical Spine Fractures25Pediatric Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures26Pediatric Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum27Pediatric Fracture of the Dislocations of the Hip28Pediatric Femur29Fractures of the Pediatric Knee30Pediatric Tibia/Fibular Shaft and Ankle Fractures31Pediatric FootAppendix: Legal and Administrative Issues

"This is an outstanding reference on the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal injuries in the emergency room. It is a valuable addition to the orthopedic literature and it should be included in every medical library.' - Riad Barmada, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine) Doody 4 star rating!