Haig (orthopedic surgery, Columbia University) and Flores (emergency medicine, Lawrence Hospital) present an atlas for spotting and treating fractures. Arranged anatomically, the beginning of each section shows the normal X-rays for that body part with the bones and key joint structures labeled. Next is a list of problems found, from the most common to the least, with the radiographic or physical examination clue to expect with them. Treatment bullets accompany photos and X-rays to remind clinicians of essentials of emergency treatment for this particular injury. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Provides the quickest and most accurate orthopedic differential diagnosis! Based on radiographs rather than line drawings, this is the only book to incorporate radiographs of normal and common variants. Features over 700 radiographs with bulleted text illustrating fractures and dislocations as well as normal anatomy.
