Binding: Paperback
Description: 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. An e Book version is included with purchase. The e Book allows you to access all of the text figures and references with the ability to search customize your content make notes and highlights and have content read aloud. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Title: Smith's Recognizable Patterns Of Human Deformation
Author(s): Sanchez - Lara Pedro A. Md. Msce
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Barcode: 9780443114144
Pages: 416 Pages
Publication Date: 3/28/2024
Category: Paediatric Medicine