Emergency Orthopedics offers authoritative evidence-based information in a practical and clinically useful manner. Whether youre seeking a quick answer to an anatomical question or confirming a diagnosis, Emergency Orthopedics has everything you need to know about the mechanisms of musculoskeletal injuries, along with recommended imaging studies, treatment guidelines, and possible complications.The sixth edition represents a major rewrite of the text highlighted by a new section on spinal injuries and disorders. A new DVD showing splinting, arthrocentesis, injections, and reductions of fractures and dislocations is also included. The text is logically divided into four parts: Orthopedic Principles and Management, The Spine, Upper Extremities, and Lower Extremities. A unique appendix provides a figure showing each bone and every possible fracture accompanied by the page number where all the key features related to that fracture are covered. The emergency physicians top reference for handling orthopedic injuries and disordersNow in full color and enhanced by a companion DVD Written by and for emergency physicians, Emergency Orthopedics is the leading reference for handling all types of musculoskeletal emergencies. This heavily illustrated, full-color book focuses on radiographic diagnosis, acute management, and discharge of the patient with a pulled muscle, torn ligament, fracture, or other skeletal trauma.The format represents the ideal integration of text and images, allowing clinicians to actually see what they reading about. The concise text tells readers everything they need to know about the mechanisms of action along with recommended imaging studies, treatment guidelines, and possible complications.FeaturesNEW In full color for the first time -- perfect for didactic tables and the numerous clinical imagesNEW Companion DVD includes video clips of procedures and additional radiologic imagesNEW Four additional chapters on spinal injuriesOutstanding content enhanced by a new full-color presentation:General Principles, Anesthesia and Analgesia, Rheumatologic Problems, Compartment Syndrome, Imaging Considerations, Pediatric Issues, Cervical Spine Injuries, Thoracic Spine Injuries, Lumbar Spine Injuries, Sacral Injuries, Hand Injuries, Wrist Injuries, Forearm Injuries, Elbow Injuries, Arm Injuries, Shoulder Injuries, Pelvic Injuries, Hip Injuries, Thigh Injuries, Knee Injuries, Lower Leg Injuries, Ankle Injuries, Foot Injuries