McRae's Orthopaedic Trauma and Emergency Fracture Management, 4th Edition

• Comprehensive coverage of the full range of orthopaedic trauma presentations in the Emergency Department, operating theatre, and outpatient clinic
• Clear step-by-step illustrations and text guide you through the relevant anatomy, examination, and investigations before you see the patient
• More than 500 illustrations and 250 x-rays
• Practical procedures, including fracture and joint reduction and immobilisation, explained step-by-step
• Careful descriptions of the principals of trauma surgery and individual surgical procedures provide excellent preparation for the trauma meeting and operating theatre
• Covers postoperative care, complications and follow-up, providing a framework for your fracture clinic

• New section on theatre preparation and set-up, introducing TULIPS, and helping to manage and prepare for the trauma list
• New chapter on running an efficient practice

Part 1: General Principles 1 Fractures and fracture management 2 Management of the injured patient 3 Limb-threatening injuries 4 Closed management of fractures 5 Operative management of fractures 6 Musculoskeletal infection and joint aspiration 7 Complications Part 2 Specific Injuries by Region 8 Shoulder girdle 9 Humerus 10 Elbow 11 Forearm 12 Wrist and carpus 13 Hand 14 Spine 15 Pelvis 16 Acetabulum 17 Hip 18 Femur 19 Knee 20 Tibia 21 Ankle 22 Foot 23 Principles of paediatric trauma 24 Upper limb paediatric trauma Shoulder girdle 25 Lower limb paediatric trauma Pelvis and acetabulum Part 3 Training in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery 26 Getting the most from your orthopaedic training Index