Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation E-Book (eBook)

John M. Graham, Pedro A. Sanchez-Lara (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
Elsevier Health Sciences (Verlag)
978-0-443-11384-0 (ISBN)

Infos

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles(R) 2024 in Pediatrics**The only reference devoted to the diagnoses and management of birth defects resulting from mechanical forces, Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation, 5th Edition, provides evidence-based management for a range of common pediatric problems affecting the limbs and craniofacial region. Continuing the tradition of excellence established by Dr. Smith's research and teaching, this title supplies highly readable, well-illustrated guidance needed for timely intervention and effective treatment in order to avoid long-term adverse secondary consequences. It's an ideal resource offering comprehensive, systematic coverage for residents, pediatricians, practitioners, or parents seeking further information in this complex area. - Examines the initial clinical approach to suspected deformation problems, and then walks you through pathogenesis, diagnostic features, management, prognosis, and counseling for each condition- Addresses a full range of lower extremity deformations; joint dislocations; nerve palsies; chest and spinal deformations; head and neck deformations; craniosynostosis and cranial bone variations; problems associated with abnormal birth presentation, birth palsies, and procedure-related defects; infant head shape variations; and torticollis- Includes new chapters on early embryonic disruption and fetal disruption, new Key Points boxes throughout, new insights and references in every chapter, and a new video on the physical examination of a patient with a congenital radial nerve palsy- Distinguishes deformations from malformations for appropriate management- Utilizes four consistent sections in every chapter Genesis, Features, Management and Prognosis, and Differential Diagnosis to provide concise yet comprehensive information on 50 common pediatric conditions- Provides evidence-based management recommendations on common fetal complications such as oligohydramnios, pulmonary hypoplasia, and uterine structural abnormalities, and discusses current management techniques for each- Offers essential information to a range of professionals, including neonatologists, pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitative specialists, pediatric nurse practitioners, and residents in all fields- Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.12.2023
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
• ISBN-10: 0-443-11384-X / 044311384X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-443-11384-0 / 9780443113840