Emergency Orthopedics

This practical, symptom-based manual on the diagnosis and treatment of emergency cases involving the locomotor system, superbly illustrated throughout, enables healthcare professionals to make rapid, informed decisions in line with ICD-10 protocols.

Emergency Orthopedics is a practical, up-to-date, and comprehensive manual on the diagnosis and treatment of emergency injuries and disorders of the locomotor system. Its problem-based structure, with each chapter addressing a particular symptom, is designed to allow the reader to rapidly locate hands-on advice. For each symptom, facts and findings that will assist in diagnosis are highlighted. Possible diagnoses are suggested according to the ICD-10 code, and the proposed treatment recommendations consider both short- and long-term aspects. The text is supported by exceptionally instructive illustrations, e.g., of examination techniques and reduction maneuvers. The author has extensive practical experience in emergency rooms as well as in sports medicine, research, and education. This book will be a treasure trove of information for all who work in the emergency room and will also be very useful for general practitioners, physiotherapists, and chiropractors.

Problem-based structure allowing rapid location of hands-on advice Comprehensive guidance on diagnosis (according to the ICD-10 code) and treatment Exceptionally instructive illustrations Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Sven-Anders Sölveborn is a specialist in orthopedic surgery and a certified sports medicine physician. He is a senior officer and former head of the Orthopedic Department of Ystad Hospital, Sweden and is Director of Internship Education for the entire hospital. Dr. Sölveborn is a former researcher at Uppsala University, where he published articles mainly on tennis elbow and Achilles tendon rupture. He is a Past President of the Swedish Society of Sports Medicine and is currently Secretary-General of the North European Chapter of Sports and Exercise Medicine. Dr. Sölveborn is a well-known lecturer and author of the bestseller The Book About Stretching (translated into 18 foreign languages) as well as another Swedish book on myths about sports, injuries, and the locomotor system.

Klappentext

Emergency Orthopedics is a practical, up-to-date, and comprehensive manual on the diagnosis and treatment of emergency injuries and disorders of the locomotor system. Its problem-based structure, with each chapter addressing a particular symptom, is designed to allow the reader to rapidly locate hands-on advice relevant to a wide range of circumstances. For each symptom, facts and findings that will assist in diagnosis are highlighted. Possible diagnoses are suggested according to the ICD-10 code, and the proposed treatment recommendations consider both short- and long-term aspects. In addition, important issues such as osteoporosis, joint injection techniques, and burn injuries are considered in separate chapters. The text is supported by exceptionally instructive illustrations, e.g., of examination techniques and reduction maneuvers.

The book is written with a wisdom reflecting the author's extensive practical experience in emergency rooms as well as in sportsmedicine, research, and education. It will be a treasure trove of information for all who work in the emergency room and also very useful for general practitioners, physiotherapists, and chiropractors.

Inhalt
Major orthopaedic trauma.- Acute soft tissue injuries.- Foot injuries.- Foot pain.- Foot wounds.- Foot and ankle swelling.- Ankle injuries.- Ankle pain.- Lower leg injuries.- Lower leg pain.- Knee injuries.- Knee pain.- Knee swelling.- Knee locking.- Thigh injuries.- Thigh and groin pain.- Hip and pelvis injuries.- Hip pain in children.- Lumbar back pain.- Chest and lumbar back injuries.- Neck (cervical) injuries.- Cervical pain.- Shoulder injuries.- Shoulder pain.- Upper arm injuries.- Elbow injuries.- Elbow pain.- Forearm injuries.- Wrist injuries.- Wrist pain.- Hand injuries.- Hand infections.- Numbness of the hand, nerve injuries.- Burns.- Basic injection techniques.- Osteoporosis.