Marc F. Swiontkowski

Manual de traumatología y ortopedia proporciona la información imprescindible para diagnosticar y tratar con confianza lesiones y padecimientos del sistema musculoesquelético. Este manual de referencia rápida se ha actualizado y revisado por completo para incluir contenido particularmente valioso para médicos generales, estudiantes de medicina, y especialistas y residentes en cirugía ortopédica y traumatología. El contenido se organiza en 30 capítulos en los que se abordan las principales lesiones traumáticas y afecciones ortopédicas para cada grupo musculoesquelético principal: columna vertebral, hombro, clavícula, extremidad superior, pelvis y extremidad inferior. Además, la obra incluye temas de soporte, como inyección y aspiración articulares, administración de la unidad quirúrgica, fundamentos de ferulización y aparatos de ortesis (yeso, fibra de vidrio, etc.). El análisis de cada afección musculoesquelética, así como las listas de referencias, no pretenden ser exhaustivas, sino que tienen como objetivo proporcionar un punto de partida para la aproximación a los pacientes con un problema musculoesquelético.

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2025! Now in vibrant full color, Manual of Orthopaedics, Eighth Edition, provides the must-know information you need to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and diseases with confidence. This quick-reference manual has been completely updated and revised to include content particularly valuable for orthopaedic physician assistants, while retaining key information for orthopaedic residents and nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, and orthopaedic providers in all practice environments. Written and edited by orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic physician assistants, and primary care physicians practicing in orthopaedic settings. User-friendly outline format provides fast access to essential facts on a variety of acute and chronic orthopaedic disorders. Comprehensive, concise coverage includes diagnosis, non-operative treatment, and brief descriptions of operative treatment. Full-color format increases visual appeal and facilitates quick navigation. Illustrations offer visual guidance on common techniques, including placement of splints, use of casts, and injections. Treatment algorithms provide a convenient overview of initial approach to all musculoskeletal problems. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

The Year Book of Orthopedics brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in orthopedics, carefully selected from more than 300 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Topics covered include trauma and amputation surgery, hip and knee replacement, sports medicine, and orthopedic oncology.