Introduction

The Manual of Splinting and Casting, 2nd Edition, by Stephen R. Thompson MD MEd FRCSC and Dan A. Zlotolow MD, is a comprehensive description of the methods used in the initial management of orthopaedic injuries. This recently updated version is now available in vibrant color, with a highly modeled format and numerous illustrations and photographs, it is now considered a paramount resource for point of care.

Key Benefits

Each method is described in a highly structured manner, with easy-to-follow steps that are bulleted and illustrated, which represent each critical step. This facilitates the rapid understanding and implementation of each method.

The book contains “how-to” clinical images, decision-making tools, and treatment protocols that are both simple and complex, these enhances the reader’s understanding and capacity to apply the methods effectively.

The substance has been completely revised to include the most recent advances and methods in Orthopaedic Pain management, including Reduction Maneuvers, Splints, Casts and Traction Maneuvers.

An eBook version is included with the purchase, this version provides convenient access to the text, figures, and references. The eBook facilitates easy access to, personalization of, and taking notes and highlights from, content. Additionally, it can be read aloud.

Target audience

This manual is crucial to the educational needs of orthopedic and sports medicine residents, nurses, medical students, emergency physicians, and orthopedic technologists. It provides a concise and simple-to-follow description of the various methods of splinting and casting, this is valuable to anyone involved in the initial treatment of orthopedic injuries at the point of care.

Conclusion

The Manual of Splinting and Casting, 2nd edition, is a highly visual and practical guide for the treatment of initial orthopedic injuries. With its step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photographs, it facilitates the efficient and accurate performance of splinting and casting techniques by healthcare professionals. Whether you’re a resident, nurse, medical student, emergency physician, or orthopaedic technologist, this manual is essential for providing the best patient care.

Presents each method in a highly structured format that employs bulleted steps and illustrations that demonstrate each critical step.

Includes practical advice and “how-to” images of clinical importance and decision-making as well as treatment protocols.

Includes the most recent content and new methods in sections on Orthopaedic Anesthesia, Reduction Maneuvers, Splints and Casts, and Traction Maneuvers.

An eBook version is associated with the purchase. The eBook provides all of the text, figures and references, as well as the ability to search, personalize your content, make notes and highlights, and have it read aloud.