Description
OKU: Pediatrics 5 reflects the substantial number of high-quality studies in pediatric orthopaedics, as well as the most recent clinical practice guidelines and appropriate use criteria. This comprehensive multispecialty resource explores the latest advances in pediatric trauma, sports-related injuries, and upper and lower extremity conditions, with a brand-new section on Neuromuscular, Metabolic, and Inflammatory Disorders.
Developed in partnership with the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), this concentrated guide to new techniques, new approaches, and currentcontroversies is ideal for anyone who treats pediatric musculoskeletal injuries.
Recognized section editors and contributors bring fresh approaches and perspectives, with a focus on delivering a well-rounded update of this rapidly evolving subspecialty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: General
Steve L. Frick, MD, Editor
Quality, Safety, and Value
Evidence-Based Quality and Outcomes Assessment in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Management
Musculoskeletal Infections
Benign and Malignant Musculoskeletal Neoplasms
Growth of the Musculoskeletal System
Section 2: Basic Science
Benjamin Alman, MD, Editor
Genetics and Personalized Medicine in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Skeletal Dysplasias
Orthopaedic-Related Syndromes
Medical Therapy in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Section 3: Neuromuscular, Metabolic, and Inflammatory Disorders
Henry G. Chambers, MD, Editor
Cerebral Palsy Upper and Lower Extremity
Myelomenigocele
Arthrogrypotic Syndromes
Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Metabolic Bone Disease
Progressive Neuromuscular Diseases in Children
Arthritis
Section 4: Upper Extremity
Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, Editor
Congenital Upper Limb Differences
Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy
Congenital Transverse Deficiency of the Upper Limb
Section 5: Lower Extremity
Vishwas R. Talwalkar, MD, Editor
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis and FemoroacetabularImpingement
Legg-Calvé-PerthesDisease
CongenitalDislocations: Knee and Patella
Tibial Deformities
CongenitalDisorders of theFoot
Rotation and Angular LimbDeformity
Limb-LengthDiscrepancy, LimbDeficiency, and Amputation
Section 6: Spine
James Sanders, MD, Editor
Early-Onset Scoliosis and Congenital Spine Disorders
Adolescent and Idiopathic Scoliosis
Neuromuscular Spinal Deformity
Kyphosis
Cervical Disorders
Back Pain, Disk Disease, Spondylolysis, and Spondylolisthesis
Section 7: Trauma
Jeffrey E. Martus, MD, MS, Editor
Pediatric Trauma Principles
Child Abuse
Shoulder, Humerus, and Elbow Trauma
Fractures of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
Pelvis, Hip, and Femur, and Knee
Fractures of the Tibia, Ankle, and Foot
Pediatric Spine Trauma
Section 8: Sports
Jennifer Weiss, MD, Editor
Ligamentous Knee Injuries
Meniscal Tears in Children and Adolescents
Patellar Instability
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee and Elbow
Shoulder Injuries
Ankle Injuries in Pediatric Athletes
Overuse Conditions
Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes: Special Considerations