Continuing the tradition of excellence that began in 1972, this latest edition of Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics offers the detailed visual guidance and unmatched expertise you need to effectively diagnose and treat pediatric musculoskeletal disorders. Extensive updates offer you the latest knowledge on etiology, imaging, differential diagnosis, and non-operative and surgical techniques for a wide range of pediatric orthopaedic conditions.

* Access expert guidance on difficult diagnostic and clinical management issues for your most challenging cases.
* Perfect your technique with the visual guidance of nearly 2,500 full-color illustrations and 60 videos of pediatric surgical procedures, including a number that highlight clinical examination and unusual clinical findings.
* Produce the best possible outcomes using today's most effective approaches for management of severe spinal deformities, hip impingement, early-onset scoliosis, and other pediatric musculoskeletal conditions.
* See exactly how to proceed step-by-step with instructional videos demonstrating repair of bilateral dislocated hips, triple arthrodesis for planovalgus foot, patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, elbow arthroscopy, and more.
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Section I Disciplines

1Growth and Development


2 The Orthopaedic History


3 The Orthopaedic Examination: A Comprehensive Overview


4 The Orthopaedic Examination: Clinical Application


5 Gait Analysis


6 The Limping Child


7 Back Pain


8 Anesthesiology


9 Management of Children with Developmental Disabilities


10 Imaging

Section II Anatomic Disorders

11 Disorders of the Neck


12 Scoliosis


13 Kyphosis


14 Other Anatomic Disorders of the Spine


15 Disorders of the Upper Extremity


16 Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip


17 Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease


18 Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis


19 Congenital Coxa Vara


20 Disorders of Femur


21 Disorders of the Knee


22 Disorders of the Leg


23 Disorders of the Foot


24 Limb Length Discrepancy

Section IV Common Orthopaedic Disorders

25 Limb Deficiencies


26 Arthritis and Bone and Joint Infections

Section V Musculoskeletal Tumors

27 General Principles of Tumor Management


28 Benign Musculoskeletal Tumors


29 Malignant Bone Tumors

Section VI Injuries

30 General Principles of Managing Orthopaedic Injuries


31 Spinal Injuries


32 Upper Extremity Injuries


33 Lower Extremity Injuries

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Section III Neuromuscular Disorders

34 Disorders of the Brain


35 Disorders of the Spinal Cord


36 Poliomyelitis


37 Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System


38 Muscle Diseases

Section IV Other Orthopaedic Disorders

39 Skeletal Dysplasias


40 Orthopaedic-Related Syndromes


41 Metabolic and Endocrine Bone Diseases


42 Hematologic Disorders