Insufficiency Fractures

Download or read book Insufficiency Fractures written by Joseph M. Lane and published by American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Review the treatment of insufficiency fractures in detail. Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and imaging are discussed, along with nonsurgical and surgical management options. Treatment specific to stress fractures of the spine, pelvis, and lower extremity is reviewed, as well as fractures that occur in specific patient groups such as those in the military or using prostheses. The Monograph Series draws on current literature to support diagnosis, initial treatment, and management decision making for specific orthopaedic conditions.