Orthopaedic and Trauma NursingA comprehensive and evidence-based manual for orthopaedic and trauma nurses and studentsIn the newly revised second edition of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing: An Evidence-based Approach to Musculoskeletal Care, a team of accomplished practitioners and educators deliver a straightforward and practical textbook for the practice of neonate, infant, child, young person, adult and older person orthopaedic and trauma nursing. The book explores topics of critical importance to those working in acute wards, clinics, community hospitals, nursing homes, and patients' homes.Divided into 5 intuitive sections, this book examines central issues in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma care, specialist practice issues, the care and management of common conditions, and the care of infants, children and young people. Each chapter is based on the latest research and offers practical guidance to practitioners around the world. The book also offers:* Practical explorations of topics in specialist practice, including assessment, common musculoskeletal interventions, and complications of musculoskeletal conditions and trauma* In-depth discussions of common orthopaedic conditions and their management and care, including elective orthopaedic surgery* Holistic musculoskeletal trauma care, including the principles of trauma and fracture managementPerfect for pre-registration and qualified adult and children's orthopaedic nurses working in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma units in hospitals and community settings, Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing will also be of use to students seeking post-qualification education in orthopaedic nursing.

Contributors,Foreword,Preface,Part I: Key issues in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma nursing,1 An introduction to orthopaedic and trauma care,Julie Santy-Tomlinson, Sonya Clarke and Mary Drozd2 The knowledge and evidence base for practice,Paul McLeish3 Professional development, competence and education,Mary Drozd and Sinead Hahessy4 The musculoskeletal system and human movement,Lynne Newton-Triggs and Jean Rogers5 The team approach and nursing roles in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma care,Sandra Flynn6 Rehabilitation and the orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma patient,Rebecca JesterPart II: Specialist and advanced practice,7 Clinical assessment of the orthopaedic and trauma patient,Rebecca Jester8 Key musculoskeletal interventions,Lynne Newton-Triggs, Jean Rogers and Anna Timms9 The complications of musculoskeletal conditions and trauma,Julie Santy-Tomlinson, Sonya Clarke and Peter Davis10 Nutrition and hydration,Rosemary Masterson11 Pain assessment and management in orthopaedic and trauma care,Carolyn Mackintosh-Franklin12 Wound management, tissue viability and infection,Jeannie Donnelly and Alison CollinsPart III: Common orthopaedic conditions and their care and management,13 Key conditions and principles of orthopaedic management,Elaine Wylie and Sonya Clarke14 Elective orthopaedic surgery,Rebecca Jester, Sandra Flynn and Mary Drozd15 Musculoskeletal oncology over the lifespan,Helen StradlingPart IV: Musculoskeletal trauma care,16 Principles of trauma care,Fiona Heaney, Yvonne Conway and Stefanie Cormack17 Principles of fracture management,Julie Craig, Sonya Clarke and Pamela Moore18 Fragility fractures,Julie Santy-Tomlinson and Karen Hertz19 Fragility Hip Fracture,Karen Hertz and Julie Santy-Tomlinson20 Spinal cord injury,Sian Rodger21 Soft tissue, peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injury,Julie Craig, Beverley Gray Linnecor and Martyn NeilPart V: Children and young people,22 Key issues in caring for the child and young person with an orthopaedic or musculoskeletal trauma condition,Sonya Clarke23 Common childhood orthopaedic conditions, their care and management,Julia Judd24 Fracture management in the infant, child and young person,Elizabeth Wright25 Key fractures relating to infant, child and young person,Thelma Begley and Sonya ClarkeIndex