Bibliothèque de L'IMIST/CNRST

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

1. Epidemiology of Pediatric Injuries -- 2. History and Physical Examination -- 3. Anatomy -- 4. Biology and Gene Therapy -- 5. Growth and Development -- 6. Imaging -- 7. Sports Physiology and Strength Training -- 8. Psychology of Sports Injury and Rehabilitation -- 9. Primary Care -- 10. Pre-Participation Examination -- 11. Performance Enhancing Drugs -- 12. Special Concerns of the Female Athlete -- 13. Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation -- 14. Operating Room/Equipment -- 15. Anesthetic Considerations -- 16. Patellofemoral Dysfunction -- 17. Patellar Tendinitis -- 18. Osgood-Schlatter/ Sinding-Larsen Johannsen -- 19. Knee Fractures -- 20. Meniscal Injuries -- 21. Discoid Lateral Meniscus -- 22. Osteochondritis Dissecans -- 23. Chondral Injuries and Osteochondral Fractures -- 24. ACL Injuries -- 25. Ligament Injuries -- 26. Tibial Spine Fracture -- 27. Congenital Knee Deformities -- 28. Angular Deformity/ Blount's Disease -- 29. Infection -- 30. Arthritis -- 31. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/ RSD -- 32. Tumors.

A comprehensive, one-stop resource on the surgical management of knee disorders in children and adolescents! This state-of-the-art reference examines both acquired and congenital conditions as well as a range of non-surgical problems. Throughout the text, readers will find 250 clinical illustrations, descriptions of the injection areas for the knee, key points, and tips on technique that make practical guidance easy to understand and apply. Considers the unique anatomic, physiologic, and psychological characteristics of children and adolescents, and how these characteristics affect diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Integrates the knowledge and experience of authorities from around the world. Reviews non-surgical topics as hemophilia, infections, metabolic conditions, and neurological disordersReveals "how the experts do it"--Whether it's a rehabilitation prescription for patellofemoral pain or drilling for osteochondritis dissecans-in the Technical Notes sections. Features many original halftones from the image library at Boston Children's Hospital, Sports Medicine Division.