CURRENT Essentials Orthopedics

Overview

Main description

Current Essentials: Orthopedics -- the ultimate at-a-glance bedside guide!

• “Nutshell” information on the diagnosis and treatment of the 200 most common orthopedic diseases and disorders
• One disorder per page, with bulleted lists for easy access
• Covers all relevant procedures, from adult reconstructive surgery to foot and ankle surgery
• ICD9-CM codes for each topic, allowing you to code and classify morbidity data after making the diagnosis
• Included in each topic
  --Essentials of Diagnosis
  --Differential Diagnosis
  --Treatment
  --Pearl
  --Reference
• Handy tabs
  
  

  Table of contents

  PrefaceMain Section Headings:
  1. Traumatic Injuries
  2. Sports Injuries
  3. Spinal Problems
  4. Neoplasms
  5. Adult Joint Problems & Reconstruction
  6. Infections
  7. Foot Problems
  8. Hand Problems
  9. Pediatric Problems
  10. RehabilitationIndex

  
  

  Author comments

  Harry B. Skinner, MD, PhD
  Emeritus Professor and Former Chair
  Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  University of California, Irvine
  Irvine, CA
  Private Practice
  St. Jude Heritage Medical Group
  Fullerton, CA

  Michael Fitzpatrick, MD
  Private Practice
  Mission Orthopedic Medical Associates
  Mission Viejo, CA