and Educational Resources
Fig. 6.1 Informal teaching with surgeons, OR and ward nurses, and physiotherapists How things are discussed is as important as what is discussed. Open discussions in which all questions are…
ORTHOPEDIC
Burden of Musculoskeletal Conditions
Economic stratum Number of injury deaths (000) Population (000) Rates (deaths/100,000/year) Low 850 826,417 103 Lower middle 2903 3,834,641 76 Upper middle 816 999,625 82 High 561 1,076,797 52 Total…
to the Delivery of Orthopedic Care
Potential barriers Individual Age Gender Education Religious or cultural beliefs Financial concerns Direct costs (out-of-pocket expenses) Indirect costs (time off work) Cost of travel to health facility Fear of…
Anatomy and Normal Development in Children
Anatomy and Normal Development in Children Paul D. Sponseller 1.1 Introduction Understanding growth and development is core knowledge in pediatric orthopaedics. This chapter summarizes clinically relevant anatomy and developmental norms. It…
Disorders of Growth and Development in the Extremities
Disorders of Growth and Development in the Extremities Paul D. Sponseller 2.1 Introduction A summary of important pediatric conditions is provided in this and the following two chapters, focusing on concepts…
Pediatric Trauma
Pediatric Trauma Paul D. Sponseller and Matthew J. Hadad 7.1 Introduction This chapter begins with a presentation of the unique considerations in pediatric trauma, followed by a systematic, proximal-to-distal presentation of…
Common Procedures in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Common Procedures in Pediatric Orthopaedics Paul D. Sponseller 9.1 Introduction This chapter covers procedures commonly needed in the daily care of children, including techniques for the application of traction, administration of…
Disorders of Spinal Growth and Development
Disorders of Spinal Growth and Development Paul D. Sponseller 3.1 Torticollis Malposition of the head and neck with lateral flexion to one side and rotation to the contralateral side. The child…
Skeletal Syndromes and Systemic Disorders in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Skeletal Syndromes and Systemic Disorders in Pediatric Orthopaedics Paul D. Sponseller 5.1 Introduction This chapter summarizes developmental syndromes that involve skeletal abnormalities. It focuses on focuses on key findings and principles…
Neuromuscular Disorders in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Neuromuscular Disorders in Pediatric Orthopaedics Paul D. Sponseller 6.1 Introduction This chapter summarizes neuromuscular diseases that affect the skeleton as a result of pathologic conditions of the spinal cord or peripheral…
