Unique decision-tree format provides rapid decision-making tool covering a wide range of
musculoskeletal injuries Few if any medical fields share the complexity of injuries and the
number of available treatments that exist in orthopaedic trauma. Deciding on the most
efficacious treatment can often be difficult. In this digital age with a tsunami of medical
information and conflicting data on numerous approaches practitioners who treat orthopaedic
trauma often find it problematic to make evidence-based choices. Decision Making in Orthopaedic
Trauma is the largest compendium of orthopaedic trauma algorithms assembled to date. The
decision trees cover a broad spectrum of cases - from simple isolated fractures - to severe
life-threatening conditions. The decisions on which action to perform in each situation are
largely based on the personal experiences of the individual authors all members of the
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)
Orthopaedic Trauma Institute. When the decisions are supported by published scientific
literature the relevant publications are cited. Visually appealing easy-to-comprehend
decision trees detail underlying pathologies suspected diagnoses required imaging studies
possible treatment approaches rehabilitation expected outcomes and postsurgical care. The
format is more conducive to swiftly acquiring knowledge and making informed decisions than
traditional texts and websites. Key Features - Management of a wide range of emergencies
including compartment syndrome open fractures peripheral nerve injuries mangled extremities
and multiple trauma - Perioperative care - from acute and chronic pain management - to venous
thromboembolism prevention and the use of regional anesthesia - Major sections organized by
anatomic region cover upper extremity lower extremity pelvic hip and spine trauma -
Clinical pearls on the management of osteoporotic neoplastic and periprosthetic fractures and
fracture complications - Impacted anatomy differential diagnoses and possible approaches
visualized through high-quality color illustrations and radiographs - Consistent color scheme
differentiates actions imaging and rehabilitation guidelines - Appendices provide a quick
reference on imaging bracing and rehabilitation recommendations This uniquely formatted
visually rich book will enable surgeons physicians and residents to understand and apply
critical decisions to a wide range of fractures dislocations nerve injuries and
musculoskeletal complications.
