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FRACTURE MANAGEMENT FOR PRIMARY CARE
Fracture Management for Primary Care
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Second Edition

By
M. Patrice Eiff, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR
Walter Calmbach, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Family Practice, University of Texas Health Science, San Antonio, TX
Robert Hatch, MD, MPH, Associate Professor Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Description
Here's the guidance needed to evaluate and treat common fractures and to identify uncommon fractures that should be referred to a specialist. A consistent format provides detailed coverage of each fracture's anatomic considerations, clinical symptoms and signs, radiographic findings, indications for orthopedic referral, strategies for management, and more.

Audience
Family Physicians, Pediatricians, Sports Medicine Specialists, Emergency Medicine Specialists, Family Medicine Residents, and Health Science Libraries

Contents


Chapter 1:
Fracture Management by Primary Care Providers



Chapter 2:
General Principles of Fracture Care



Chapter 3:
Finger Fractures



Chapter 4:
Metacarpal Fractures



Chapter 5:
Carpal Fractures



Chapter 6:
Radius and Ulna Fractures



Chapter 7:
Elbow Fractures



Chapter 8:
Humerus Fractures



Chapter 9:
Clavicle and Scapula Fractures



Chapter 10:
Spine Fractures



Chapter 11:
Femur and Pelvis Fractures



Chapter 12:
Patellar, Tibial, and Fibular Fractures



Chapter 13:
Ankle Fractures



Chapter 14:
Calcaneus and Other Tarsal Fractures



Chapter 15:
Metatarsal Fractures



Chapter 16:
Toe Fractures



Chapter 17:
Rib Fractures



Chapter 18:
Facial and Skull Fractures

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 408 pages, publication date: OCT-2002
ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-9344-6
ISBN-10: 0-7216-9344-X
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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