Description
Book SynopsisA practical, comprehensive guide to all aspects of practice in the field. Taking into account the latest evidence, it is well illustrated and written in a clear and concise style, providing both the qualified practitioner and the nursing student with the information they need.
Trade ReviewReview from previous edition This handbook presents a concise overview of select disorders in an easy-to-use format. * Doody's Review *
For those of you at the beginning of your journey into orthopaedic nursing, use this book to acquire knowledge and answer your questions. For those already well in to this journey, read, think, question, and apply appropriately toe wisdom inherent in every page of this handbook. * Peter Davis MBE, Emeritus Editor, International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Associate Professor, University of Nottingham *
Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology 3: Assessment of the musculoskeletal system 4: General principles of care 5: Complications 6: Musculoskeletal conditions 7: Elective interventions 8: Musculoskeletal trauma care 9: Injury management 10: Regional musculoskeletal injuries Appendix
