Mastering Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery: Expert Guidance on Complications and Solutions

Authored by renowned surgeons Dr. Matthew Schmitz and Dr. Stephen Thompson MD MEd FRCSC, this comprehensive guidebook is a valuable resource for orthopaedic surgeons seeking to improve patient outcomes and navigate the most challenging complications in pediatric orthopaedic surgery.

The Difference Between an Average and Master Surgeon

The ability to navigate and resolve surgical complications is what sets a master surgeon apart from an average one. “Complications in Orthopaedics: Pediatrics” provides expert guidance and real solutions to help surgeons of all levels improve their skills and mitigate complications, thereby enhancing patient outcomes.

A Comprehensive Resource for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

In this brand new volume of the “Complications in Orthopaedics” series, Dr. Thompson and Dr. Schmitz combine their expertise to provide practical, use-now advice on a range of topics, including pediatric trauma, upper extremity, spine, lower extremity, and neuromuscular/congenital disorders.

Practical Guidance on Navigating Complications

This book describes how to navigate the most common and devastating errors and complications in pediatric orthopaedic surgery. It combines the breadth of knowledge of academic surgeons with the in-the-trenches skills of community surgeons, providing a templated, reader-friendly format throughout.

Recognizing and Avoiding Errors

The authors emphasize the importance of recognizing and avoiding errors, with thorough coverage of preoperative errors, intraoperative issues, and postoperative complications. The book includes video clips, clinical images, and MRI and CT scans to enhance and reinforce the material, making it an indispensable resource for surgeons seeking to improve their skills.

An eBook version is included with purchase, allowing readers to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize their content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Publication Details:

Published by Elsevier, 1st edition (December 26, 2023)

Language: English

Hardcover: 432 pages

ISBN-10: 0323873979

ISBN-13: 978-0323873970