Musculoskeletal Trauma in the Elderly

Charles Court-Brown

• Epidemiology of fractures and soft tissue injuries. Age-related changes in the elderly. Preoperative assessment and care of the elderly. The orthogeriatric team approach to the management of the elderly. The management of osteomyelitis. Other orthopaedic complications. Systemic complications. Rehabilitation after fracture. Outcome after fracture. Osteoporosis. Other bone diseases in the elderly. Falls. Open fractures. Polytrauma in the elderly. Multiple fractures. Metastatic fractures. Periprosthetic fractures. Scapula fractures. Clavicle fractures. Proximal humeral fractures. Dislocations around the shoulder. Humeral diaphyseal fractures. Distal humeral fractures. Proximal forearm fractures and elbow dislocations. Radius and ulnar diaphyseal fractures. Distal radius and ulnar fractures. Carpal fractures and dislocations. Metacarpal fractures. Phalangeal fractures and dislocations. Cervical spine fractures. Thoracolumbar and sacral fractures. Pelvic fractures. Acetabular fractures. Intracapsular proximal femoral fractures. Extracapsular proximal femoral fractures. Femoral diaphyseal fractures. Distal femoral fractures. Patellar fractures. Proximal tibial fractures. Tibial diaphyseal fractures. Distal tibial fractures. Ankle fractures. Foot fractures. Soft tissue injuries. Sports injuries in the elderly

"This unique book thoroughly deals with the practical management of musculoskeletal trauma in elderly patients, from diagnosis and assessment to treatment and potential complications. The accompanying VitalSource ebook allows access not only to the entire text, but also to companion videos… This book represents an essential addition to the medical library frequented bygeriatricians as well as orthopedic surgeons who treat the aged." –Samuel J. Chmell, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine), Doody’s Book Review Service