Paediatric Orthopaedics A system of decision-making

This concise postgraduate textbook of Pediatric Orthopedics focuses firmly on treatment, allowing trainee orthopedic surgeons to make an informed contribution during their Pediatrics rotation and to speak confidently about the approach to individual patients during their specialty exams. While other textbooks concentrate on theory and the comprehensive presentation of all treatment options, Paediatric Orthopaedics: A system of decision-making provides detailed practical insight into available treatments and a strategy for determining which treatment to follow in particular circumstances. Its aim is thereby to provide the gold standard for practice in the field and to be the key practical source of reference for trainees.

Section A: Deformities
General principles of treatment of deformities
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 & 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

Section B. Dislocations
HIP
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Paralytic dislocation of the hip - Cerebral palsy
Paralytic dislocation of the hip - Polio and spina bifida
Teratologic hip dislocation in Multiple Congenital Contractures
Pathological (post infective) dislocation
KNEE
Congenital dislocation of the knee
Congenital dislocation of the patella
Recurrent and habitual dislocation of the patella
SHOULDER
Recurrent and voluntary dislocation of the shoulder
ELBOW
Radial head dislocation
SPINE
Atlanto-axial dislocation (non-traumatic)
Section C. Deficiencies (35-41)
LEG
Fibular hemimelia
Tibial hemimelia
THIGH
Congenital short femur and proximal focal femoral deficiency
Distal focal femoral deficiency
FOREARM
Radial club hand
Ulnar club hand
HAND
Thumb deficiencies

Section D. Discrepancies of limb length
General principles of management of discrepancies of limb length in children
LOWER LIMB
Limb discrepancy of the Femur
Limb discrepancy of the Tibia
Discrepancies of length in the Fibula
Length discrepancy of the Metatarsals
UPPER LIMB
Length discrepancy of the Humerus
Discrepancies length of the Forearm & hand

Section E. Decreased joint mobility
General principles of management of decreased joint mobility in children
UPPER LIMB
Radio-ulnar synostosis
LOWER LIMB
Tarsal coalition
Contractures of muscles

Section F. Paralysis
General principles of management of lower motor neuron paralysis
LOWER LIMB
The paralysed hip
The paralysed knee
The paralysed foot and ankle
UPPER LIMB
The paralysed elbow
The paralysed shoulder in the child
The paralyzed elbow and shoulder in the infant
The paralyzed 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

Section G. Epiphyseal & physeal problems
Blount’s disease
Perthes’ disease
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Physeal bar

Section H. Infections
Acute septic arthritis
Acute osteomyelitis