Field Guide to Fracture Management

Organized by body region and fracture type, this practical resource covers the full spectrum of topics related to effective fracture management - from essential clinical guidance on casting and splinting techniques and handling complications to chapters on training, case selection and insurance issues. Clear a path to effective fracture management! It's standardized chapter format includes a "how-to" outline to help you locate key facts easily. Useful illustrations, tables, and figures offer vital visual guidance in the effective treatment of simple and complex fractures. Practical, how-to approach shows you what works, what doesn't, and why. Pediatric content assists the family practitioner in treating childhood fractures. Tips on avoiding pitfalls help you optimize results.