Handbook of Fractures

HANDBOOK OF FRACTURES THIRD EDITION John A. Elstrom, MD Walter W. Virkus, MD Arsen M. Pankovich, MD Written by leading orthopedic surgeons, this superbly illustrated pocket guide helps you expertly diagnose, classifyand most importantlymanage every type of fracture and ligamentous injury commonly seen in clinical practice. Easy-to-use organization by anatomic region Superb line drawings and x-rays illustrating diagnostic and management procedures Anatomy surrounding the fracture Diagnosis with physical and radiographic findings Differentiation of mechanisms of injury Fracture classification Indications for operative treatment Description of potential surgical options Expected outcome Management of late complications Summaries and reflections "Excellent text! I reviewed a friend's copy and had to have one for myself ... designed to fit into a lab coat pocket, and will make a handy reference." * " ... Would highly recommend this even for non-surgical physicians in private practice." * *Online reviews of the Second Edition Skinner, Current Dx and Tx Orthopedics, 4e (12/05) McMahon, Current Dx and Tx in Sports Medicine (12/05) Roberts, Bull's Handbook of Sports Injuries, 2e (2004)Elstrom, John A. is the author of 'Handbook of Fractures', published 2005 under ISBN 9780071443777 and ISBN 0071443770.