Publisher's Synopsis
This text explores the expanding body of paediatric musculoskeletal information available and presents a review of the most important articles in four major areas of paediatric orthopaedics: general issues; spinal disorders; lower extremity abnormalities; and trauma.;The text is an in-depth discussion, including controversial issues and the information needed to make critical decisions. The book provides up-to-date classifications, terminology and approaches to treatment, and each chapter includes an annotated bibliography with emphasis on recent articles.