2nd Edition

Paediatric Orthopaedics A System of Decision-Making, Second Edition

    600 Pages 665 Color Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Mastering the art and science of paediatric orthopaedics entails the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, the development of surgical dexterity and learning the process of clinical decision-making. Of these three components, clinical decision-making is arguably the most important.

    Featuring a practical focus, Paediatric Orthopaedics: A System of Decision-Making provides a guide to managing a wide spectrum of orthopaedic conditions in children. The book provides strategies for determining an optimum management approach to follow in any given situation, thus empowering surgeons to adapt their approach to the needs of individual patients.

    The book addresses 73 topics in 9 sections covering the majority of orthopaedic conditions in children. This simplifies both organization and navigation and creates a design that is suitable for reading either in its entirety or for quick reference.Eminent paediatric orthopaedists have pooled their experience and knowledge to provide a logical approach to the evaluation and treatment of both common and some uncommon conditions.

    Readers are given insight into decision-making trees where choices are not always made on science alone but governed also by social issues or patient preference. The text has been fully updated and, with the introduction of colour illustrations, is an invaluable tool for all those working in paediatric orthopaedics.

    DEFORMITIES
    General Principles of Treatment of Deformities in Children
    Equinus Deformity
    Equinovarus
    Calcaneus Deformity
    Cavus
    Congenital Vertical Talus
    Planovalgus Deformity
    Valgus Deformity of the Ankle and Subtalar Joint
    Metatarsus Adductus and Skewfoot
    Anterolateral Bowing of the Tibia and Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia
    Posteromedial Bowing of the Tibia
    Tibial Torsion
    Flexion Deformity of the Knee
    Genu Recurvatum
    Genu Varum
    Genu Valgum
    Coxa Vara
    Femoral Anteversion
    Cubitus Varus and Valgus
    Varus and Valgus Deformity of the Wrist
    Scoliosis
    Kyphotic Deformities of the Spine
    Torticollis

    DISLOCATIONS

    Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
    Paralytic Dislocation of the Hip: Cerebral Palsy
    Paralytic Dislocation of the Hip: Spina Bifida and Polio
    Teratologic Hip Dislocation in Multiple Congenital Contractures
    Post Infective Hip Dysplasia
    Congenital Dislocation of the Knee
    Congenital Dislocation of the Patella
    Recurrent and Habitual Dislocation of the Patella
    Recurrent and Voluntary Dislocation of the Shoulder
    Radial Head Dislocation
    Atlantoaxial Instability

    DEFICIENCIES
    Fibular Hemimelia
    Tibial Hemimelia
    Congenital Short Femur and Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency
    Distal Focal Femoral Deficiency
    Radial Club Hand
    Ulnar Club Hand
    Thumb Deficiencies

    DISCREPANCIES OF LIMB LENGTH
    General Principles of Management of Discrepancies of Limb Length in Children
    Limb Discrepancy of the Femur
    Limb Discrepancy of the Tibia
    Discrepancies of Length in the Fibula
    Length Discrepancy of the Metatarsals
    Length Discrepancy of the Humerus
    Discrepancies of Length in the Forearm

    DECREASED JOINT MOBILITY
    General Principles of Management of Decreased Joint Mobility in Children
    Congenital Radio-Ulnar Synostosis
    Tarsal Coalition
    Contractures of Muscles

    PARALYSES
    General Principles of Management of Lower Motor Neuron Paralysis
    The Paralysed Hip
    The Paralysed Knee
    The Paralysed Foot and Ankle
    The Paralysed Elbow
    The Paralysed Shoulder in the Child
    The Paralysed Elbow and Shoulder in the Infant
    The Paralysed Hand and Wrist
    General Principles of Management of Upper Motor Neuron Paralysis
    The Spastic Foot and Ankle
    The Spastic Knee
    The Spastic Hip
    The Spastic Forearm and Hand
    The Spastic Thumb

    EPIPHYSEAL AND PHYSEAL PROBLEMS
    Blount’s Disease
    Perthes’ Disease
    Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
    Physeal Bar

    INFECTIONS
    Acute Septic Arthritis
    Acute Osteomyelitis
    ACQUIRED DEFECTS OF BONE
    Diaphyseal Bone Loss

    Biography

    Benjamin Joseph, MS (Orth), MCh Orth, FRCS Ed, adjunct professor of paediatric orthopaedics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; and consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon Aster Medcity, Kochi, India

    Selvadurai Nayagam, BSc, MCh(Orth), FRCS Ed (Trauma and Orth), consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital; and honorary reader, University of Liverpool, UK

    Randall T. Loder, MD, garceau professor of orthopaedic surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis; and chief of orthopaedics, James Whitcomb Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, USA

    Ian Torode, MBBS, FRCS (C), FRACS, former director of clinical orthopaedics and deputy director of orthopaedics, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

    "An important contribution to the education of residents in pediatric orthopedics. Its clinical decision-making approach is original and can be applied to other orthopedic subspecialties... I wish that all orthopedic trainees could get a hold of this book, because it will make them better orthopedists. The internationally known authors, senior pediatric orthopedists, are to be congratulated for producing a superior book."
    —Edward Abraham, M.D.(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine), Doody's Book Review Service

    Praise for the first edition:

    "This is a very good book ... and worth every penny."
    Scottish Medical Journal


    "… easy to dip into, with heavy use of illustrations, radiographs and line drawings to make topics clear…"
    Association of Surgeons in Training Yearbook


    "This is a very salutary book, a major work which will become a very valuable tool for every orthopaedic trainee and young orthopaedic surgeon."
    Springer

    "[The book] rationally evaluates a disorder and then proceeds to outline a management strategy with the emphasis on the author's personal experience. I very highly recommend this work to all orthopedists caring for children, including trainees. It also can serve as an excellent reference for pediatricians and therapists."
    —Edward Abraham in Doody's Book Review Service