Smith’s Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation: A Comprehensive Guide

Written by renowned experts John M. Graham Jr. MD ScD and Pedro A. Sanchez-Lara MD MSCE, Smith’s Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation, 5th Edition, is the ultimate reference for diagnosing and managing birth defects caused by mechanical forces. This evidence-based guide provides timely and effective treatment strategies to avoid long-term adverse secondary consequences.

Comprehensive Coverage of Pediatric Conditions

This title offers systematic coverage of a range of common pediatric problems affecting the limbs and craniofacial region, making it an ideal resource for residents, pediatricians, practitioners, and parents seeking further information.

Key Features

• Examines the initial clinical approach to suspected deformation problems
• Covers pathogenesis, diagnostic features, management, prognosis, and counseling for each condition
• Addresses a full range of lower extremity deformations, joint dislocations, nerve palsies, chest and spinal deformations, head and neck deformations, and more
• Includes new chapters on early embryonic disruption and fetal disruption
• New Key Points boxes throughout, new insights and references in every chapter, and a new video on the physical examination of a patient with a congenital radial nerve palsy

Effectively Managing Pediatric Deformations

This authoritative guide distinguishes deformations from malformations for appropriate management and utilizes four consistent sections in every chapter: Genesis, Features, Management and Prognosis, and Differential Diagnosis.

Get evidence-based management recommendations on common fetal complications such as oligohydramnios, pulmonary hypoplasia, and uterine structural abnormalities, and stay updated on current management techniques for each.

A Valuable Resource for Healthcare Professionals

This comprehensive guide is essential for neonatologists, pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitative specialists, pediatric nurse practitioners, and residents in all fields.

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

Purchase the 5th edition of Smith’s Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation today and stay at the forefront of pediatric care!

Publisher: Elsevier
Edition: 5th
Language: English
Pages: 416
ISBN-10: 0443114145
ISBN-13: 978-0443114144