Trauma and Orthopedics: Etiology, Diagnosis and Management

Trauma and Orthopedics aims Etiology, Diagnosis and Management to serve as a valuable handbook for the readers seeking answers to sticky questions about trauma and orthopedics.Though written primarily for medical students, medical officers and others, especially those working as a team in the department of trauma and orthopedics, it will also prove invaluable to medical practitioners, emergency and critical care area nurses, and paramedics. This text can provide reassurance in moments of uncertainty. An attempt has been made to discuss trauma emergencies in the trauma section, particularly injuries to the upper limb, lower limb and the spine, and common orthopedic disorders in the elective orthopedic section. In polytrauma cases, the orthopedic part of the patient’s care is coordinated (triage) with other surgical specialties as appropriate in the department of accident and emergency or as an outpatient in a fracture clinic. The contents of this book are presented in three parts: I. Surgical Trauma II. Orthopedic Trauma III. Elective Orthopedics