Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation

<b>**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Pediatrics**</b><br> <br> The <b>only reference</b> devoted to the diagnoses and management of birth defects resulting from mechanical forces, <i>Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation, 5th Edition</i>, provides <b>evidence-based management</b> for a range of common pediatric problems affecting the limbs and craniofacial region. Continuing the tradition of excellence established by Dr. Smith's research and teaching, this title supplies <b>highly readable, well-illustrated guidance</b> needed for timely intervention and effective treatment in order to avoid long-term adverse secondary consequences. It's an ideal resource offering comprehensive, systematic coverage for residents, pediatricians, practitioners, or parents seeking further information in this complex area. <ul> <li>Examines the initial clinical approach to suspected deformation problems, and then walks you through <b>pathogenesis, diagnostic features, management, prognosis, and counseling</b> for each condition</li> <li>Addresses a full range of lower extremity deformations; joint dislocations; nerve palsies; chest and spinal deformations; head and neck deformations; craniosynostosis and cranial bone variations; problems associated with abnormal birth presentation, birth palsies, and procedure-related defects; infant head shape variations; and torticollis</li> <li>Includes <b>new chapters</b> on early embryonic disruption and fetal disruption, <b>new Key Points</b> boxes throughout, <b>new insights and references</b> in every chapter, and a <b>new video</b> on the physical examination of a patient with a congenital radial nerve palsy</li> <li>Distinguishes deformations from malformations for appropriate management</li> <li>Utilizes four consistent sections in every chapter-Genesis, Features, Management and Prognosis, and Differential Diagnosis-to provide <b>concise yet comprehensive information on 50 common pediatric conditions</b></li> <li>Provides <b>evidence-based management recommendations</b> on common fetal complications such as oligohydramnios, pulmonary hypoplasia, and uterine structural abnormalities, and discusses current management techniques for each</li> <li><b>Offers essential information to a range of professionals</b>, including neonatologists, pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitative specialists, pediatric nurse practitioners, and residents in all fields</li> <li><b>An eBook version is included with purchase.</b> The eBook allows 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</li> </ul>