Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Pediatrics 5

This updated fifth edition brings together the most effective treatment methods, new surgical techniques, current controversies, and best thinking in paediatric orthopaedics. This concise resource explores the latest knowledge and developments, with brand-new chapters on neuromuscular, metabolic, and inflammatory conditions.

This updated fifth edition brings together the most effective treatment methods, new surgical techniques, current controversies, and best thinking in pediatric orthopaedics. Developed by the Pediatric Society of North America (POSNA) and published by AAOS, this concise resource explores the latest knowledge and developments, with brand-new chapter on neuromuscular, metabolic, and inflammatory conditions.

Anyone who cares for a child's musculoskeletal system including orthopaedic surgeons, pediatric specialists, physical therapists, physician assistants, and orthopaedic residents, can rely on the sound, evidence-based approaches covered in this guide.

• Section 1: General
• Quality, Safety, and Value. Measuring Outcomes in Pediatric Orthopaedics. Anesthesia and Pain Management. Musculoskeletal Infection. Benign and Malignant Musculoskeletal Neoplasms.
• Section 2: Basic Science
• Genetics. Skeletal Dysplasias. Orthopaedic Related Syndromes. Medical Therapy in Pediatric Orthopaedics.
• Section 3: Neuromuscular, Metabolic, and Inflammatory
• Cerebral Palsy. Myelomenigocele. Arthrogrypotic Syndromes. Osteogenisis Imperfecta and Metabolic Bone Disease. Muscular Dystrophies and Neurodegenerative Conditions. Arthritis.
• Section 4: Upper Extremity
• Congenital Differences. Brachial Plexus Palsy. Limb Deficiency and Prosthetics.
• Section 5: Lower Extremity
• DDH: Infantile, Adolescent, and Young Adult. SCFE and Femoroacetabular Impingement. Perthes. Knee and Tibia. Foot. Rotational and Angular Limb Deformity. Limb Length Discrepancy, Limb Deficiency, and Prosthetics.
• Section 6: Spine
• EOS and Congenital Spine Disorders. AIS. Neuromuscular Spine Deformity. Kyphosis. Cervical Disorders. Back Pain, Disc Disease, Spondylolysis, and Spondylolisthesis.
• Section 7: Trauma
• Pediatric Trauma Principles. Child Abuse. Shoulder, Humerus, and Elbow. Forearm, Wrist, and Hand. Pelvis, Hip, and Femur Knee. Tibia, Foot and Ankle. Spine.
• Section 8: Sports
• Knee Ligament and Meniscus. Patellar Instability. Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans. Shoulder Injuries. Ankle Injuries. Overuse Conditions. Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes: Special Considerations