Hip Preservation Surgery in Children and Adolescents

Download or read book Hip Preservation Surgery in Children and Adolescents written by Kim and published by LWW. This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive reference in this important area of pediatric orthopaedics, Hip Preservation Surgery in Children and Adolescents, provides authoritative, highly illustrated guidance. Dr. Young-Jo Kim and his team at Boston Children's Hospital are pioneers in the development of hip preservation techniques in children and adolescents with hip abnormalities and hip pain. This outstanding author team provides the information you need to avoid both osteoarthritis and hip replacement in this vulnerable patient population. Provides thorough guidance on diagnosis and treatment of infant hip dysplasia, including bony surgical procedures on the pelvis and acetabulum. Discusses adolescent femoroacetabular impingement and treatment to reduce hip pain and cartilage injury. Covers novel surgical techniques developed to improve bony abnormalities that can lead to hip osteoarthritis. Includes procedural videos from one of the world's leading pediatric orthopaedic departments at Boston Children's Hospital. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.