Short description:

Traumatic injuries of the musculoskeletal system in paediatric patients require a thorough knowledge of biological characteristics and differences with the adult skeleton to provide an accurate early diagnosis and offer the best possible treatment to avoid complications and sequelae that impact the child's life and future.

This book provides an up-to-date review of the main topics in paediatric traumatology, from the biology of cell repair, the injuries, classifications, to the diagnosis and prevention. With contributions from experts in the field, it covers the full spectrum of conditions that can affect children, providing detailed information for clinical care as well as discussion of complications and treatment issues related to trauma. Chapters are divided in three main parts: General information, Upper extremity injuries, Lower extremity injuries, and are illustrated by numerous images of clinical cases and diagrams.

Paediatrics Traumatology is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for medical professionals and practitioners specializing in paediatric orthopaedics.

“The basis of English translation of this book, originally in Spanish, was facilitated by artificial intelligence. The content was later revised by the author for accuracy.”

Long description:

Traumatic injuries of the musculoskeletal system in paediatric patients require a thorough knowledge of biological characteristics and differences with the adult skeleton to provide an accurate early diagnosis and offer the best possible treatment to avoid complications and sequelae that impact the child's life and future.

This book provides an up-to-date review of the main topics in paediatric traumatology, from the biology of cell repair, the injuries, classifications, to the diagnosis and prevention. With contributions from experts in the field, it covers the full spectrum of conditions that can affect children, providing detailed information for clinical care as well as discussion of complications and treatment issues related to trauma. Chapters are divided in three main parts: General information, Upper extremity injuries, Lower extremity injuries, and are illustrated by numerous images of clinical cases and diagrams.

Paediatrics Traumatology is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for medical professionals and practitioners specializing in paediatric orthopaedics.

Table of Contents:

Part 1. Generalities of Pediatric Trauma.- 1. Biology of Bone Repair in the Pediatric Patient.- 2. Traumatic Injuries of the Growth Plate.- 3. Non-Accidental Injuries.- 4. The Pediatric Patient with Multiple Injuries.- 5. Overuse Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Pediatric Patient.- 6. Principles of Conservative Treatment in the Pediatric Patient.- 7. Principles of Surgical Treatment in the Pediatric Patient.- 8. Open Fractures in the Pediatric Population.- Part 2. Upper Extremity Trauma.- 9. Clavicle Fracture.- 10. Proximal Humerus Fracture.- 11. Humeral Shaft Fracture.- 12. Lateral Humeral Condyle Fractures.- 13. Medial Epicondyle Fractures of the Humerus.- 14. Supracondylar Fracture of the Distal Humerus.- 15. Proximal radius fractures.- 16. Monteggia Fracture-Dislocation.- 17. Diaphyseal Fracture of the Radius and Ulna.- 18. Distal Radius Fracture.- 19. Fractures of the Phalanges of the Hands.- 20. Fingertip Injuries.- Part 3. Lower Extremity Trauma.- 21. Pelvic Injuries in the Pediatric Patient.- 22. Hip Fractures in Children and Adolescents.- 23. Fracture of the Femoral Shaft.- 24. Distal Femur Fractures.- 25. Tibial Eminence Fracture.- 26. Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Meniscal Injuries.- 27. Fracture of the Anterior Tuberosity of the Tibia.- 28. Proximal Tibia Fracture.- 29. Tibial Shaft Fracture.- 30. Ankle Fracture.- 31. Transitional Ankle Fractures.- 32. Traumatic Injuries of the Pediatric Foot.