FRACTURE MANAGEMENT FOR PRIMARY CARE (ed 2)
Here is a guide to common fractures that can be evaluated and treated in theoffice as well as uncommon fractures that warrant referral to a specialist. Morethan 300 radiographs, photographs, and drawings are included. New to this secondedition are chapters on facial and skull fractures and rib fractures; sectionson fractures in children and recommendations for when the patient can resumenormal activities; and expanded coverage of joint dislocations, including reductiontechniques, and stress fractures of the pelvis, rib, ulna, and calcaneus. Eachchapter provides detailed coverage of anatomic considerations, clinical signs andsymptoms, radiographic findings, potential complications, indications for orthopedicreferral, and treatment strategies. Included are tables that summarize keyaspects of management.
Here is a guide to common fractures that can be evaluated and treated in theoffice as well as uncommon fractures that warrant referral to a specialist. Morethan 300 radiographs, photographs, and drawings are included. New to this secondedition are chapters on facial and skull fractures and rib fractures; sectionson fractures in children and recommendations for when the patient can resumenormal activities; and expanded coverage of joint dislocations, including reductiontechniques, and stress fractures of the pelvis, rib, ulna, and calcaneus. Eachchapter provides detailed coverage of anatomic considerations, clinical signs andsymptoms, radiographic findings, potential complications, indications for orthopedicreferral, and treatment strategies. Included are tables that summarize keyaspects of management.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 7: Antidepressants for Back Pain, Osteoarthritis Pain
February 25th 2021Listen to our newest podcast episode where the lead author of a recent meta-analysis shares his findings on the safety and efficacy of antidepressant medications to treat back and osteoarthritis pain.
Podcast: Arthritis, Anxiety, and Depression: Managing a Common Comorbidity
May 14th 2012Anxiety is even more common than depression among people who have arthritis, a new study has shown. Here to discuss the implications for diagnosis and treatment is Eilzabeth Lin MD, a family medicine physician who is a longstanding researcher in the field of depression and pain.
