On Call in Trauma and Orthopaedics

On Call in Trauma and Orthopaedics is aimed at junior trainees working with the specialty of Trauma and Orthopaedics. It is written in a clear and concise method, covering all common injuries that a junior trainee would expect to see during their shifts. With essential imaging, schematic diagrams and ‘top tips’ sections, this book is written as a ‘survival guide’ to allow the reader to manage patients in the emergency, ward and clinic setting.

Why buy On call in Trauma and Orthopaedics?

This book not only provides a comprehensive guide to common injuries, but also includes a basic examination and technical skills section. The more advanced sections such as classification of common fractures and consenting for common operations will career Trauma and Orthopaedic trainees a higher insight into the specialty.

What’s inside:

Essentials: History, examination and classification

Emergency Department: Limb threatening conditions, Adult Upper/Lower limb injuries, paediatrics and more

Operating theatre: How to prepare your patient for theatre

Ward: Pre and post operative management of your patients

Clinic: What to say, ask and do when admitting a patient from clinic

Procedures: Step by step guide to simple procedures such as aspiration of joints and reduction of fractures/joint dislocations