Paediatric Orthopaedics A System of Decision-Making, Second Edition

Mastering the art and science of paediatric orthopaedics entails the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, the development of surgical dexterity and learning the process of clinical decision-making. Of these three components, clinical decision-making is arguably the most important. Featuring a practical focus, Paediatric Orthopaedics: A System of Decision-Making provides a guide to managing a wide spectrum of orthopaedic conditions in children. The book provides strategies for determining an optimum management approach to follow in any given situation, thus empowering surgeons to adapt their approach to the needs of individual patients. The book addresses 73 topics in 9 sections covering the majority of orthopaedic conditions in children. This simplifies both organization and navigation and creates a design that is suitable for reading either in its entirety or for quick reference.Eminent paediatric orthopaedists have pooled their experience and knowledge to provide a logical approach to the evaluation and treatment of both common and some uncommon conditions. Readers are given insight into decision-making trees where choices are not always made on science alone but governed also by social issues or patient preference. The text has been fully updated and, with the introduction of colour illustrations, is an invaluable tool for all those working in paediatric orthopaedics.

DEFORMITIES General Principles of Treatment of Deformities in Children Equinus Deformity Equinovarus Calcaneus Deformity Cavus Congenital Vertical Talus Planovalgus Deformity Valgus Deformity of the Ankle and Subtalar Joint Metatarsus Adductus and Skewfoot Anterolateral Bowing of the Tibia and Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia Posteromedial Bowing of the Tibia Tibial Torsion Flexion Deformity of the Knee Genu Recurvatum Genu Varum Genu Valgum Coxa Vara Femoral Anteversion Cubitus Varus and Valgus Varus and Valgus Deformity of the Wrist Scoliosis Kyphotic Deformities of the Spine Torticollis DISLOCATIONSDevelopmental Dysplasia of the Hip Paralytic Dislocation of the Hip: Cerebral Palsy Paralytic Dislocation of the Hip: Spina Bifida and Polio Teratologic Hip Dislocation in Multiple Congenital Contractures Post Infective Hip Dysplasia Congenital Dislocation of the Knee Congenital Dislocation of the Patella Recurrent and Habitual Dislocation of the Patella Recurrent and Voluntary Dislocation of the Shoulder Radial Head Dislocation Atlantoaxial Instability DEFICIENCIES Fibular Hemimelia Tibial Hemimelia Congenital Short Femur and Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency Distal Focal Femoral Deficiency Radial Club Hand Ulnar Club Hand Thumb Deficiencies DISCREPANCIES OF LIMB LENGTHGeneral Principles of Management of Discrepancies of Limb Length in Children Limb Discrepancy of the Femur Limb Discrepancy of the Tibia Discrepancies of Length in the Fibula Length Discrepancy of the Metatarsals Length Discrepancy of the Humerus Discrepancies of Length in the Forearm DECREASED JOINT MOBILITYGeneral Principles of Management of Decreased Joint Mobility in Children Congenital Radio-Ulnar Synostosis Tarsal Coalition Contractures of Muscles PARALYSES General Principles of Management of Lower Motor Neuron Paralysis The Paralysed Hip The Paralysed Knee The Paralysed Foot and Ankle The Paralysed Elbow The Paralysed Shoulder in the Child The Paralysed Elbow and Shoulder in the Infant The Paralysed Hand and Wrist General Principles of Management of Upper Motor Neuron Paralysis The Spastic Foot and Ankle The Spastic Knee The Spastic Hip The Spastic Forearm and Hand The Spastic Thumb EPIPHYSEAL AND PHYSEAL PROBLEMS Blount’s Disease Perthes’ Disease Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Physeal Bar INFECTIONSAcute Septic Arthritis Acute Osteomyelitis ACQUIRED DEFECTS OF BONEDiaphyseal Bone Loss

Benjamin Joseph, MS (Orth), MCh Orth, FRCS Ed, adjunct professor of paediatric orthopaedics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; and consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon Aster Medcity, Kochi, India Selvadurai Nayagam, BSc, MCh(Orth), FRCS Ed (Trauma and Orth), consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital; and honorary reader, University of Liverpool, UK Randall T. Loder, MD, garceau professor of orthopaedic surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis; and chief of orthopaedics, James Whitcomb Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, USA Ian Torode, MBBS, FRCS (C), FRACS, former director of clinical orthopaedics and deputy director of orthopaedics, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia