Children's Upper and Lower Limb Orthopaedic Disorders [Paperback]

Having considered the more generalised neuromuscular and skeletal problems of childhood in the previous two books, we concentrate in this book on regional disorders. The upper limb chapters describe foetal development and how this may go wrong. As always, function dominates our management plans although cosmetic considerations must be borne in mind. Perinatal brachial plexus injury is analysed and a plea made for early recognition and reconstruction of both plexus lesions and peripheral nerve injuries. The lower limb chapters consider limb deficiency and deformity and how best we should manage them. Those prominent afflictions of the childs hip - dysplasia, Perthes disease and epiphyseal slipping - are fully discussed. Chapters on the common conditions affecting the knee, foot and ankle complete this section.This book examines conditions encountered in pediatric orthopaedic surgery. It describes fetal development and how this may go wrong as well as limb deficiency and deformity and how best to manage them.1. Developmental Anomalies of the Hand2. The Shoulder and Elbow3. Brachial Plexus Injuries Peripheral Nerve Injuries4. Management of the Injury5. Birth lesions of the brachial plexus Peripheral nerve injuries6. Leg Deformity and Length Discrepancy7. Classification and Management of Lower Limb Reduction Anomalies8. Leg Length Inequality9. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip10. LeggCalv?Perthes Disease11. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis12. The Knee13. The Foot14. The Clubfoot: Congenital Talipes Equinovarus15. Pes Cavus16. Congenital Vertical Talus (Congenital Convex Pes Valgus)

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Children's Upper and Lower Limb Orthopaedic Disorders & cover general principles of pediatric orthopedic disease, neuromuscular disorders, and fractures. & the text is well written and easily comprehended. Classic as well as contemporary articles are referenced to provide more in-depth information on the described conditions and operative techniquesl.