Atlas of Limb Deformity Etiological Classification

This book focuses on classification and category of etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and orthopedic principles of different types of limb deformities in China. The relativity of the definition of limb deformity, the cognitive history of human beings on limb deformity and disability for thousands of years, and the characteristics and classification methods of the diseases category of limb deformity in Chinese population are covered in the chapters, in which the dynamic nature of the occurrence and development of limb deformity from the perspective of biological evolution and auxology, is analyzed too. Written by experts with wealthy of experience, it will be an ideal reference for physicians involved in the diagnosis and treatment of limb deformity.

Chapter 1 General Introduction of Limb Deformity.- Chapter 2 Congenital Malformation of Lower Limbs.- Chapter 3 Hereditary Genetic Defects and Metabolic Disorders Lead to Deformity.- Chapter 4 Developmental Deformity of Lower Limbs.- Chapter 5 Rheumatic Immunity and Degenerative Diseases Lead to Deformity.- Chapter 6 Neoplastic Disease Lead to Deformity.- Chapter 7 Vascular, Blood and Lymphatic Diseases Lead to Deformity.- Chapter 8 Neurogenic Disease Lead to Deformity.- Chapter 9 Infectious Diseases Lead to Deformity.- Chapter 10 Post-Traumatic Limb Deformity.- Chapter 11 A Combination of Causes Lead to Deformity.- Chapter 12 Spine and Spinal Cord Malformation.- Chapter 13 Congenital Hand Deformity of Upper Limb Associated with Genetic Abnormality.- Chapter 14 Acquired Upper Limb – Hand Deformity.

Sihe Qin is a Professor and Director at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rehabilitation Hospital, Beijing, China. Wen Tian is a Professor and Director at Department of Hand Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China. Qianyu Zhuang is a Professor at Department of Orthopaedics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.