Hip Disorders in Childhood Contributor(s): Banta, John V. (Author), Scrutton, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1898683336 ISBN-13: 9781898683339 Publisher: Mac Keith Press
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: January 2004 Annotation: Children with craniosynostosis are born with congenital deformities of the face and skull. In severe cases associated problems are common. The child who is not properly cared for can end up blind, deaf and with severe learning difficulties. In addition, they may be left with unacceptable facial deformities. Outside specialized craniofacial units, there is at present nowhere for those involved in primary or secondary care to go for help with the many practical problems that these children present. In this book, a distinguished team of editors have assembled experts in the field to introduce the non-craniofacial specialist to what can be achieved and how they can contribute to the child's welfare. It will be essential reading for paediatricians seeking practical information about the management of these disorders, and for specialists in neurosurgery, ENT, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, maxillo-facial surgery, orthodontics, psychology, genetics, anaesthesia, audiology and speech therapy. Click for more in this series: Clinics in Developmental Medicine |
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BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pediatrics - Medical | Orthopedics - Medical | Neurology |
Dewey: 618.920 |
LCCN: 2003495990 |
Series: Clinics in Developmental Medicine |
Physical Information: 0.99" H x 6.96" W x 9.56" L (1.92 lbs) 80 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: Clinics in Developmental Medicine No. 160 Children with craniosynostosis are born with congenital deformities of the face and skull. In severe cases associated problems are common. The child who is not properly cared for can end up blind, deaf and with severe learning difficulties. In addition, they may be left with unacceptable facial deformities. Outside specialized craniofacial units, there is at present nowhere for those involved in primary or secondary care to go for help with the many practical problems that these children present. In this book, a distinguished team of editors have assembled experts in the field to introduce the non-craniofacial specialist to what can be achieved and how they can contribute to the child's welfare. It will be essential reading for paediatricians seeking practical information about the management of these disorders, and for specialists in neurosurgery, ENT, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, maxillo-facial surgery, orthodontics, psychology, genetics, anaesthesia, audiology and speech therapy.
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