Pediatric Orthopedic Deformities, Volume: Pathobiology and of Dysplasias, Physeal Fractures, Length Discrepancies, and Epiphyseal and Join

Developmental biology of normal bone and cartilage including histogenesis, molecular/gene and biomechanical aspects is updated and expanded. The book outlines the biology of: bone repair with differing mechanical environments; cartilage repair at articular and physeal sites; and distraction osteogenesis. The generously illustrated text provides an indepth presentation of the interplay between normal developmental biology, abnormal pathologic states and the influence of operative and nonoperative orthopedic interventions on childhood orthopedic deformity. Thirtyfour principles underlying the development, progression and management of skeletal deformity in the growing child are defined. Orthopedic management including surgical is discussed for: skeletal dysplasias; epiphyseal growth plate fractureseparations; lower extremity length discrepancies; and deformities of joints and epiphyses due to metabolic, inflammatory, infectious, hematologic, and neoplastic disorders. Treatments are related to extent of deformity, remodeling postsurgery and possible recurrence.This 2nd edition of Pediatric Orthopedic Deformities has been expanded to cover more regions and disorders and is being presented in 3 volumes.