Author : Amr Abdelgawad
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461471265
Total Pages : 589 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)
Book Synopsis Pediatric Orthopedics by : Amr Abdelgawad
Download or read book Pediatric Orthopedics written by Amr Abdelgawad and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topics in pediatric orthopedics routinely surface in general pediatrics and primary care, whether on board exams or in clinical practice. From birth injuries to musculoskeletal infections, there are many conditions and presenting complaints that must be addressed by the primary care physician or pediatrician. This concise and targeted handbook contains just the need to know conditions, injuries, and diseases necessary for residents and even seasoned clinicians to brush up on pediatric orthopedic topics with ease. Information is contained within themed chapters (like neuromuscular diseases or musculoskeletal infections) and also by anatomical region (hip, knee foot, spine, etc.). This book gives readers the basic knowledge to be able to identify common orthopedic conditions, indications to either treat these conditions or refer patient to an orthopedist, and covers the entire required curriculum needed to answer musculoskeletal questions on the pediatrics board exam.