Description
Orthopaedic Emergency and Office Procedures – 1st Edition
Authors: C. Max Hoshino, MD; John V. Tiberi III, MD; Thomas G. Harris, MD
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Year: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 192
ISBN-10: 1451143702
ISBN-13: 9781451143706
Format: Digital PDF
Description
Orthopaedic Emergency and Office Procedures is a concise, practical guide to the assessment and procedural management of orthopaedic injuries commonly encountered in emergency departments, urgent care facilities, and outpatient clinics.
The book presents procedures from beginning to end, helping readers understand patient preparation, positioning, local anesthesia, fracture and dislocation reduction, immobilization, splint application, and follow-up considerations.
Clear procedural explanations are supported by clinical photographs, line drawings, and radiographic images, making complex techniques easier to understand and apply.
Key Features
- Step-by-step guidance for common orthopaedic procedures
- Practical management of traumatic injuries and degenerative conditions
- Patient positioning and preparation instructions
- Local and regional anesthesia techniques
- Closed fracture and joint reduction guidance
- Splinting, casting, and immobilization methods
- Clinical tips for avoiding common procedural complications
- Photographs, illustrations, and radiographs for visual learning
- Concise format suitable for quick clinical reference
Topics Covered
- Local anesthetic administration
- Fracture assessment and reduction
- Joint dislocation management
- Upper- and lower-extremity injuries
- Splint and cast application
- Patient positioning
- Immobilization techniques
- Common musculoskeletal office procedures
- Post-procedure assessment and follow-up
- Practical procedural tips and potential pitfalls
Target Audience
This book is suitable for:
- Orthopaedic surgeons
- Emergency medicine physicians
- Primary care physicians
- Urgent care clinicians
- Medical students
- Orthopaedic residents and fellows
- Physician assistants
- Nurse practitioners
- Allied healthcare professionals
Why This Book Is Valuable
The book provides focused, accessible guidance for clinicians who need to review an orthopaedic procedure before treating a patient. Its combination of concise instructions and visual demonstrations makes it a useful educational and clinical-reference resource.
Digital educational resource for personal study and professional reference.
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