David L. Skaggs – författare

Master the pediatric orthopaedic techniques preferred by today’s expert surgeons! This 2nd Edition remains your go-to resource for the most advanced and effective surgical techniques for treating fractures, congenital conditions, and other orthopaedic problems in children and adolescents. More than 1,000 high-quality photographs and drawings guide you step by step through each procedure, and personal pearls from master surgeons provide operative tips that foster optimal care and outcomes. Twelve new chapters bring you completely up to date with what’s new in the field.Key FeaturesNew chapters cover pediatric sports injuries; medial femoral patella ligament reconstruction and tibial spine; surgical hip dislocation for SCFE, hip arthroscopy, and periacetabular osteotomy; and pediatric trauma procedures including medial epicondyle fractures, proximal humerus CRPP, distal radius fractures, closed reduction and casting of forearm fractures.Full-color, sequential, surgeon’s-eye view intraoperative photographs combine with radiographs and detailed drawings by noted medical illustrators to provide a highly visual guide to pediatric orthopaedic surgery.The world’s foremost surgeons describe their preferred techniques in step-by-step detail, explain the indications and contraindications, identify pitfalls and potential complications, and offer pearls and tips for improving results.Comprehensive coverage includes all major joints: shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, foot and ankle, and spine, as well as trauma and cerebral palsy.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:Complete content with enhanced navigationOver two hours of procedural videos enhance the learning experience Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the webCross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigationHighlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the textAbility to take and share notes with friends and colleaguesQuick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2025!Since its first edition over 60 years ago, Rockwood and Wilkins’ Fractures in Children has been the go-to reference for treating a wide range of fractures in children and adolescents. The landmark tenth edition continues this tradition with the addition of four associate editors, a refreshed mix of contributors, and fully revised content throughout, bringing you fully up to date with today’s techniques and technologies in fractures in pediatric orthopaedics. Drs. Peter M. Waters, David L. Skaggs, John M. Flynn, Lindsay Andras, Donald S. Bae, Keith D. Baldwin, and Jonathan G. Schoenecker lead a team of experts who ensure that the most up-to-date information is presented in a comprehensive yet easy to digest manner. Follows a templated format throughout, with numerous time-saving treatment algorithms, checklists, charts, and tables for quick reference Presents preoperative planning in convenient checklists; nonoperative treatments, pitfalls, management of adverse outcomes, and operative techniques in easy-to-read tables; and detailed “Author’s Preferred Treatment” algorithms, and annotated references for key trials and studies Includes a new chapter dedicated to orthopaedic pharmacology Features high-quality videos that offer instruction and guidance on clinical procedures Shares the contemporary knowledge and abundant expertise of four associate editors new to this edition: Drs. Lindsay Andras, Donald S. Bae, Keith D. Baldwin, and Jonathan G. Schoenecker Enrich your eBook reading experienceRead directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.