About Handbook of Fractures, 3rd Ed.
Handbook of Fractures, 3rd Ed.powered by Skyscape Author(s): Kenneth J Koval MD & Joseph D Zuckerman MDPublisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins An indispensable on-the-spot guide to fracture management and classification. Intuitive and easy to navigate, this reference provides instant access to information on fractures in adults and children, including epidemiology, anatomy, mechanism of injury, clinical evaluation, radiologic evaluation, classification, treatment, and complications.
Key Features
- Two new entries cover closed reduction, casting, and traction, and orthopaedic analgesia.
- Numerous charts, tables, diagrams, illustrations, and bulleted lists.
- New interactive flowcharts: Now, complex algorithms and protocols are transformed from static images into dynamic step-by-step decision support tools. See how this innovative feature can quickly and easily walk you through even the most intricate decision models.View Flowchart Demo >
- Built-in Medical Calculators: Provide instant access from within topics to relevant medical calculators including:
- Glasgow Coma Scale
- Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS) for prediction of amputation
- Revised Trauma Score (RTS)


