Handbook of Fractures

Handbook of Fractures, Sixth Edition by Kenneth Egol MD, is the definitive quick-reference resource for medical professionals managing both adult and pediatric fractures. Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2022, this practical handbook delivers fast, reliable access to comprehensive fracture management and classification—from anatomy and mechanism of injury to clinical and radiologic evaluation and treatment. Whether you’re in the orthopaedic or emergency medicine setting, this book provides the concise, evidence-based guidance needed for accurate diagnosis and effective patient care.

• Covers all major fracture classification systems including AO/OTA, Garden, and Weber classifications
• Comprehensive management of both adult and pediatric fractures throughout the body
• Special topics include multiple trauma, gunshot wounds, pathologic fractures, periprosthetic fractures, and orthopaedic analgesia
• Concise, bulleted structure designed for rapid review and efficient clinical decision-making
• Packed with illustrations, quick-reference charts, tables, and diagrams for visual learning
• Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2022