Discover essential insights from top pediatric orthopaedic trauma specialists
Maximize your treatment outcomes with the latest techniques as you delve into Green’s Skeletal Trauma in Children, an essential resource for pediatric orthopaedic trauma surgeons. This renowned reference provides practical, focused advice on managing traumatic musculoskeletal injuries in young patients. It highlights the distinctive characteristics of fractures in children, covering aspects such as epidemiology, mechanisms of injury, management strategies, and the complexities faced when treating patients whose skeletons are still growing.
Comprehensive coverage of skeletal trauma
This edition features critical chapters addressing skeletal trauma associated with child abuse, as well as essential topics such as anesthesia, analgesia, management of pediatric fractures, outcome measures, and rehabilitation strategies.
Key features of the 5th edition
- Approach pediatric musculoskeletal trauma confidently with complete and up-to-date information on relevant anatomy, biomechanics, mechanisms of injury, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and potential complications.
- Enhance your understanding with over 800 high-quality line drawings, diagnostic images, and vibrant clinical photographs that illustrate key concepts.
- Access the full text online at ExpertConsult for added convenience.
What’s new in this edition?
- Comprehensive insights into the effects of trauma on the immature skeleton, covering incidence, injury mechanisms, classifications, treatment methods, and complications across all major anatomical regions.
- Expert advice from leading global authorities in pediatric musculoskeletal trauma care.
- Utilize cutting-edge techniques through problem-focused clinical judgement and advanced treatment options described in this guide.
- Gain fresh perspectives on managing pediatric sports injuries and their distinct challenges.
- Emphasis on assessing outcomes of children’s fractures to empower informed clinical decision-making.
Published reviews
“An exceptional, well-illustrated, and practical text.” – JBJS, review of the previous edition
“This current and thoroughly written text covers all critical aspects of pediatric orthopedic trauma. I highly recommend it to orthopedists involved in child care, as well as orthopedic residents and pediatric orthopedic fellows. Emergency room doctors, pediatricians, and other primary care providers will benefit from this valuable resource.” – Doody’s Review
“This book is user-friendly and contains comprehensive information that any pediatric orthopaedic surgeon or advanced trainee would need for managing skeletal trauma. It is perfect for everyday practice and is exceptionally well referenced.” – Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, January 2010
Author information
Authored by Gregory A Mencio, MD, Professor and Vice Chairman of Orthopaedics, Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, and Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School; CEO of TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.