Osteogenesis Imperfecta A Case-Based Guide to Surgical Decision-Making and Care

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease, is a genetic disease involving primarily the skeleton but affecting all organ systems. It is an extremely multifarious condition causing frequent fractures and limb and spinal deformity, which can often be severe. While there are desc...

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Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (-)
Otros Autores: Kruse, Richard W. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing 2020.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Springer eBooks.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part I- General Considerations in Treating OI for the Surgeon
  • Introduction to Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Patient Evaluation and Medical Treatment for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Therapy, Orthotics and Assistive Devices for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • The Structure and Functioning of the Multidisciplinary Clinic in Managing and Monitoring Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta in the UK
  • Quality of Life and Functional Evaluation Measures for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Part II- Surgery and Surgical Planning
  • Personal Reflections on Care for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Surgical Principles in Treating Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Anesthetic and Post-Operative Pain Management in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Part III: Surgical Cases-Pelvis and Extremities
  • Morphological Features and Treatment of the Hip and Proximal Femur in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta in the Femur and Knee
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta in the Tibia and Ankle
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta in the Upper Extremity
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta in the Spine
  • Unique Considerations of the Adult with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
  • Extremity Surgery in Adult with osteogenesis imperfecta
  • Management of Osteogenesis Imperfecta in India.