Main description:

This textbook presents the full spectrum of musculoskeletal disorders, covering their definitions, epidemiology, physiopathology, diagnosis and treatment. Ranging from fractures, through infections and tumors, to dystrophies, the authors provide an up-to-date overview of the methodologies used in the diagnosis and management of common orthopedic conditions.
The content is divided into several sections: disorders are grouped by typology in the opening section, and subsequently grouped anatomically, offering readers a quick and convenient reference guide to fundamental concepts in everyday orthopedic care.
Written by an international panel of experts, it offers a valuable asset for students and residents approaching the study of orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine, rheumatology and rehabilitation. It further can be of interest also for practicing orthopedic surgeons, as well as nurses, physical therapists and athletic trainers.

Contents:

1. Bone structure and metabolism2. Osteoporosis3. Paget's disease of bone4. Endocrine Abnormalities Affecting The Musculoskeletal System5. The Musculoskeletal System in Blood Diseases6. The Musculoskeletal System in Neurological Pathologies7. The Musculoskeletal Involvement In Rheumatic Disorders8. Osteomyelitis and infectious diseases9. Hereditary Diseases Of Orthopedic Interest10. Congenital deformities of the appendicular and axial skeleton11. Neuro-orthopedic pathologies:Myelomeningocele12. Neuro-orthopedic pathologies: Cerebral palsy13. Congenital Muscular Torticollis14. Developmental Dysplasia (DDH) and Congenital Dislocation of the Hip (CDH)15. Congenital Clubfoot16. Flatfoot and Pes Cavus17. Scoliosis18. Osteochondroses19. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis20. Pediatric Trauma Diseases21. Osteoarthritis: An Overview and Clinical Approach22. Musculoskeletal Disorders23. Musculoskeletal Disorders Benign Tumors24. Musculoskeletal Disorders Malignant Tumors25. Soft tissue tumors26. Metastasis27. Surgical Management of Bone Metastasis28. Bone fractures: generalities29. Fracture treatment: basic concepts30. Fracture Complications31. The Polytraumatized Patient32. Cervical Spinal Pain33. Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy34. Cervical Spine Tumours35. Management of Cervical Spine Tumors36. Cervical Spine Injuries37. Low Back pain38. Lumbar Herniated Intervertebral Disc39. Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis40. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis41. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment42. Thoracolumbar Fractures43. Pelvic Fractures44. Hip and Groin pain45. Hip Osteoarthritis46. Osteonecrosis47. Femoroacetabular Impingement and Acetabular Labral Tears, Tendinopathies, Snapping Hip, and Bursitis48. Hip Fractures49. Fractures Of The Femoral Diaphysis50. Treatment options of cartilaginous lesions of the knee51. Meniscal injuries of the Knee52. Tendon injuries53. Knee Ligament Injuries54. Patellofemoral Pathology55. Osteoarthritis, osteotomies and knee arthroplasty56. Knee Fractures57. Fractures Of The Leg58. Forefoot Deformities59. Most Frequent Foot and Ankle Tendinopathies: State of the Art60. Ligament Injuries And Instability61. Cartilaginous Lesions, Osteoarthritis and Arthroplasty in Foot and Ankle62. Other Common foot and ankle pathologies63. Charcot Arthropathy of foot and ankle64. Managing Ankle and Foot Fractures 65. Musculoskeletal Disorders: Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries66. Glenohumeral Instability67. Pathologies of the Rotator Cuff68. Pathologies of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon69. Adhesive Capsulitis70. Glenohumeral arthritis71. Shoulder Fractures72. Osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis of the olecranon, biceps detachment73. Adult Elbow-Fractures74. Fractures of the Forearm and the Wrist75. Hand Pathologies76. Fractures of the hand77. Traumatic Nerve Injuries78. Canalicular syndromes of the upper limbs79. Canalicular syndromes of the lower limbs