Global Orthopedics : Caring for Musculoskeletal Conditions and Injuries in Austere Settings /: Caring for Musculoskeletal Conditions and Injuries in Austere Settings. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Richard A. Gosselin, David A. Spiegel, Michelle Foltz, editors.
• Other Names: Gosselin, Richard A; Spiegel, David A; Foltz, Michelle
• Contents: Intro; Preface to Second Edition; Preface from First Edition; What Do We Call this Place?; Contents; Contributors; Part I: Introduction; 1: A History of Orthopedics in Austere Settings; Further Reading; 2: Global Burden of Musculoskeletal Conditions; The Burden of Musculoskeletal Injuries; The Burden of Nontraumatic Musculoskeletal Conditions; References; 3: Emerging Orthopedic Conditions; Introduction; Inflammatory Diseases; Degenerative Diseases; Metabolic Diseases; Neoplastic Disease; References; 4: Cost-Effectiveness of Orthopedic Surgery in Austere Environments; References 5: Barriers to the Delivery of Orthopedic CareIntroduction; A Conceptual Framework; References; 6: Teaching and Educational Resources; Teaching; Educational Resources; Resources; 7: Equipment and Supplies; Introduction; Local Acquisition; The Ethics of Donations; Purchased Equipment; Conclusion; Reference; Websites of Organizations Providing Medical Equipment and Supplies; 8: Ethics; Reference; Suggested Reading; 9: Culture Shock and Traditional Healing; Culture Shock; Traditional Healers; Reverse Culture Shock; References; Suggested Reading; Part II: General Clinical Topics 10: Coexisting Medical ConditionsChronic Diseases or Illnesses; Nutrition; Anemia and Hemoglobinopathies; Infectious and Parasitic Diseases; Other Comorbidities; References; 11: Tropical Diseases and Orthopedics; Introduction; Bacterial Infections; Gas Gangrene; Tetanus; Brucellosis; Ulcers; Mycobacteria; Buruli Ulcer; Leprosy; Fungi; Blastomycosis; Mycetoma or Madura Foot; Parasites; Lymphatic Filariasis; Dracunculiasis; Trichinosis; Hydatid Disease (Echinococcosis); Venomous Injection Injuries; References; 12: Rickets and Angular Bone Deformity; Introduction; Differential Diagnosis Posttraumatic or Post-infectiousBlount's Disease; Rickets; Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets; Vitamin D-Deficient Rickets; Calcium Deficiency; Skeletal Dysplasias; Idiopathic Deformity; Treatment; References; Additional Open Access Resource; 13: Nonsurgical Principles of Fracture and Injury Management; Introduction; Casting; Materials; Casting Technique; Wedging Casts (Gypsotomy); Special Casts; Hip Spica; Minerva Cast; Hyperextension Cast; Munster Cast; PTB Cast (Sarmiento); Traction [4, 5]; Pin Placement; Lower Extremity Traction; Upper Extremity Traction; References 14: Basic Plastic Surgery for Orthopedic SurgeonsWounds; Primary Closure; Delayed Primary Closure; Secondary Closure; Local Care and Dressings; Skin Grafts; STSG; Technique; Care of Donor Site; FTSG; Preparation of the Skin Graft; Flaps; General Principles; Local Flaps; V-Y Advancement Skin Flap; Procedure (Fig. 14.5); Gastrocnemius Muscle Flap; Procedure; Soleus Muscle Flap; Procedure; Fasciocutaneous Flap; Procedure; Distant Flaps; Procedure; Groin Flap; Flaps for Coverage of Distal Tibia/Ankle; Septocutaneous or Perforator Flap; Cross-Leg Flap; Procedure; Postoperative Troubleshooting
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (577 pages)
• Subjects: 617.47091724; Orthopedics; Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment; Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment; Orthopedics; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030132903; 3030132900
• Related ISBNs: 9783030132897
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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