The closed treatment of common fractures

1. Conservative versus operative methods; 2. The mechanics of conservative treatment; 3. Joint movement in conservative methods; 4. The treatment of fractures without plaster of parid; 5. Plaster technique; 6. Fractures of the shaft of the humerus; 7. Supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children; 8. Fractures of the radius and ulna; 9. The Colles' fracture; 10. The Bennett's fracture; 11. Finger fractures; 12. Pertrochanteric practures of the neck of the femur; 13. Fractures of the shaft of the femur; 14. Fractures of the shaft of the tibia; 15. The Pott's fracture.

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Reprinted by the John Charnley Trust, the original text having been out of print for many years, this beautifully presented book deals very simply and scientifically with most of the difficult fractures an orthopaedic surgeon is likely to meet in his/her practice. Despite the fact that the original text was published in 1950, the basic principles espoused in the book still apply today, and it remains one of the most concise and complete books on closed fracture treatment ever written. This core textbook has been basic reference for orthopaedic surgeons for half a century. It describes the elementary mechanics of reduction and immobilisation and shows how the commonest injuries can be managed by proven methods based on these general principles. It is a must for anyone embarking on a career in orthopaedics and is a classic text that all orthopaedic trainees and consultants should have on their shelves.