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This gold-standard reference on fractures in children is a comprehensivetext for residents in training and practicing orthopaedists. Now in its Fifth Edition, this widely renowned and established tool features new authors, new illustrations, new technology, and new techniques. With a format that is thorough, it remains clearly written and is designed for reader ease. Chapter outlines, tables, boxes and graphics contain a generous amount of information. Updated topics include X-rays and surgical anatomy. The book is accompanied by a CD-ROM, which features fully searchable text of the volume and power point presentation (with simple animation) of 20 surgical procedures. The CD-ROM also provides PubMed access.
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New edition of a text that reflects the current concensus on information about fractures in skeletally immature patients. Beaty (orthopedic surgery, U. of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic and other facilities) and Krasser (orthopedic surgery, Harvard School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Medical Center) have included new contributions and increased coverage of the critical areas of operative techniques and management of complications while retaining pertinent material about anatomy, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options. The 26 chapters address general principles, the spine, and upper and lower extremities. Generously illustrated with b&w images and drawings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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