Emergency Orthopaedics and Trauma

Author: Andrew Unwin
Published: January 1995
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 075062034X
Paperback Book
Number of Pages: 272

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Emergency Orthopaedics and Trauma is a comprehensive text written to assist all junior doctors who have to deal with the emergency presentation of fractures and soft tissue problems. The principles of initial management of the patient are described concisely and clearly, including the conditions that require in-patient and out-patient referral. The essentials of trauma assessment are explained in light of the radical changes which have occurred in the management of major trauma in recent years. A unique feature is the inclusion of common non-trauma orthopaedic conditions that may present in the emergency setting. Many doctors find these difficult to manage with little or no training in elective orthopaedic surgery. As a further aid, these sections are supported with the basics of applied anatomy of the limbs and spine. This is a short book for the nonspecialist in orthopedic trauma. The emphasis is on outpatients. The book is intended as an aid to all doctors who have to deal with the emergency presentation of musculoskeletal disease. The objectives are worthwhile, and the book is very useful to the intended audience. The book is for junior doctors in the emergency room. It would also be applicable for medical students, general practitioners, and emergency room physicians who may see fractures in the outpatient setting. Dr. Jones is a trauma expert from the U.K. and Dr. Unwin is a senior registrar. The book is well illustrated by diagram and x-ray. The illustrations are clear and useful in elucidating the text. The book is an introductory text and is unreferenced. The index is adequate. The book is a soft cover and is well constructed. Sections of the book introduce the reader to orthopedic nomenclature, basic musculoskeletal pathology, and the emergency treatment of basic fractures. This book is a good review of orthopedic pathology and acute orthopedic fracture management for the nonspecialist. It is useful as a quick reference in outpatient clinics and emergency room departments. Describes initial management of fractures and soft tissue problems, and non-trauma orthopedic conditions that may present in the emergency setting, for junior doctors working in emergency rooms. Outlines a systematic management approach based on history, examination, and documentation, in sections on the axial skeleton and the upper and lower limbs, and reviews anatomy of the spine and limbs, incorporating material on physiology, radiology, anesthesia, and pharmacology. Includes b&w photos and diagrams. Unwin, Andrew, BSc, FRCS (Chelsea and Westminster Hospital); Jones, Kirsten, DA, FRCS (A&E) (Musgrove Park Hospital)

Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Pt. I Management Principles 1
1 Orthopaedic diagnosis and referral 3
2 Orthopaedic conditions 9
3 Fractures and other musculoskeletal injuries 13
4 The management of major trauma 37
5 Analgesia, sedation and local anaesthesia 42
Pt. II The Axial Skeleton 49
6 Chest injuries 51
7 Head injuries 61
8 Applied anatomy and physiology of the spine 74
9 The cervical spine 79
10 The thoraco-lumbar spine 90
Pt. III The Upper Limb 99
11 Applied anatomy of the upper limb 101
12 The shoulder region 106
13 Fractures of the humerus 119
14 Injuries around the elbow joint 124
15 The forearm 133
16 The wrist joint 137
17 The hand 155
Pt. IV The Lower Limb 173
18 Applied anatomy of the lower limb 175
19 Pelvic injuries 179
20 The hip joint and proximal femur 186
21 The femur 203
22 The knee joint 208
23 The lower leg 226
24 The ankle joint 234
25 The foot 245
Index 261

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