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A Textbook Of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Designed to proivide a text for orthopaedic surgeons in training to a depth required for Fellowship or Board examinations, this book should appeal not only to trainees, but also to general surgeons requiring an up-to-date overview of pediatric orthopaedics.
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Abdominal Pedicle Flaps To The Hand & Forearm
John C. Kelleher writes from a life of experience in reconstructive surgery, helping surgeons dealing with difficult soft tissue coverage problems of the upper extremity.
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Authored the medical staff of the Seattle Arthrogryposis Clinic at Children's Hospital & Medical Center, this is an invaluable resource for both health-care professionals and families of affected individuals.
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Atlas Of Pediatric Orthopaedics Surgery [3rd Edition]
Featuring more than 1,200 illustrations and depicting 123 common procedures in pediatric orthopaedic surgery in step-by-step detail, the atlas includes brief, clear text descriptions filled with clinical tips and pearls.
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This publication presents the basic information for evaluating both acute and chronic wounds and then providing the appropriate care.
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Bibliography Of Orthopaedic Problems In Developing Countries
A member of HELP's Orthopaedic Board, Dr. David Spiegel provides a current annotated bibliography of common orthopaedic problems seen in developing countries.
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Written by mother & author Kim DeLeon, this book helps whole families prepare for the Ponseti method that will correct a child's feet to make them straight and strong after regression.
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HELP co-founder Dr. Lana Staheli's guide for giving your life joy and meaning. Bounce is a way of life based on commitment and transformation. We can change ourselves and our lives by being intentional in our thoughts and choices.
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Drs. Nadire Berker and Selim Yalçin offer basic information about Cerebral Palsy for families.
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Cerebral Palsy: Guide For Parents & Careers
A parent-friendly guide for Cerebral Palsy -- for families and practitioners in Cambodia written in the native Khmer language.
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Cerebral Palsy: Treatment & Rehabilitation
Drs. Nadire Berker and Selim Yalçin, members of HELP's Turkish Board, discuss a team treatment approach to Cerebral Palsy.
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Children's Fractures [2nd Edition]
Dr. Mercer Rang's classic text on children's fractures provides a uniquely practical, readable overview of children's fractures, emphasizing diagnosis, treatment, common pitfalls, and communication with parents and other health-care professionals.
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Clinical Applications For Muscle And Musculocutaneous Flaps
The broad principles espoused here and the wide-ranging applicability of the book's reconstructive techniques are eloquent testimony to the authors' commitment to the total care of the surgical patient.
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Clinical Atlas Of Muscle And Musculocutaneous Flaps
The transposition of muscle and musculocutaneous flaps is an idea whose time has come. The need, therefore, for an atlas such as this, a guide to anatomic dissection, is fortunately immediate and obvious.
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Now updated to a new second edition, this is a companion flyer to the book "Clubfoot: Ponseti Management".
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Now in a new 3rd Edition for 2009, this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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¿Como Lo Hago En Ortopedia Y Traumatologia Pediatrica?
Originally published by a hospital in Argentina, this syllabus focuses on the non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic approach for the treatment of young patients and surgical reconstruction of adolescents.
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Deformidades Angulares De Las Extremidades Inferiores En La Edad Infantil Y Adolescencia
Updated by one of the most prolific Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons in Spain, the book is written in a very simple but effective Spanish medical style, teaching the understanding of angular deformities.
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Der Klumpfuß Die Ponseti Methode
Now in a 2nd Edition in German, this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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Effective Mobility For Children With Motor Disabilities
This publication provides knowledge about the advances in the field regarding mobility options for children to help clinicians evaluate their own approach in light of this new information.
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A complete summary of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) and a masterpiece by the first well-known Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon from Chile, which hopes to help other Spanish-reading colleagues as well as medical students around the world.
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Arnold K. Henry's text is a surgical classic and many readers will be pleased to have the opportunity of adding this famous work to their libraries.
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Fracturas Infantiles: Conceptos Y Principios
Co-authored by a couple of the most prolific contemporary Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons in Spain, the book is written in a very simple but effective Spanish medical style, teaching the understanding of children's fractures.
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A composite of the members of the Milwaukee Children's Hospital over a period of more than 20 years, this book covers injuries and fractures to the head/skull, the shoulder girdle, the spine, compound fractures, and more.
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Guide De Fabrication De L'Attelle D'Abduction De Steenbeek
Updated in this French 2nd Edition, the Steenbeek Foot Abduction Brace is a device to maintain the extreme foot abduction in children with treated clubfeet, forming an integral part of the Ponseti Method of Clubfoot Treatment, which targets new-born babies with clubfeet.
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This HELP workshop syllabus provides information on producing publications using desktop publishing methods.
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Selim Yalçin has prepared the Turkish translation of this famous method of Hip Ultrasonography by Professor Graf.
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While written specifically for those staffed at the Hlabisa Hospital, this is a straightforward and essential tool for all levels of medical professionals who work in rural South Africa.
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Il Trattamento Del Piede Torto Congenito Con Il Metodo Ponseti: Manuale Pratico
Now in Italian, this is a solid & practical guide for practitioners of the Ponseti clubfoot technique. Extensive photographs & drawings help to get hand-positions for manipulation/casting right.
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International Pediatric Orthopaedic Pocketbook [IPOP]
An extremely portable and useful pocket-sized version of Dr. Lynn Staheli's long-running "The Practice of Pediatric Orthopaedics", reformatted and updated for an even wider audience.
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Kaki Pengkor: Penanganan Dengan Metode Ponseti
Now in a new Indonesian 3rd Edition for 2010, this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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Klompvoet: Ponseti-Behandeling
Now in a 2nd Edition in Dutch, this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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Krukenberg's Operation In A Child
Excellent for use in developing countries, the Krukenberg procedure explained in this manual provides excellent pinch and grasp in children with absence of one or both hands while adding function without encumbrance or discomfort.
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Le Pied Bot: La Methode Ponseti
Now in a new French 3rd Edition for 2009, this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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Life's Toughest Moments: A Parent's Guide When Facing End Of Life Decisions With Their Child
A book which helps families advocate for their child during the end-of-life stage, create meaningful memories, and take steps in the first few days after the child has died.
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Lo Que Los Padres Deben Saber Acerca De Los Pies Planos, Piernas Arqueadas, Y Zapatos Para Ninos
Available in several formats, this title provides information for families about common developmental variations in infants and children.
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Lovell & Winter's Pediatric Orthopaedics [5th Edition]
A classic text that remains a must-have for physicians and residents treating infants, children, or adolescents with orthopaedic problems.
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McCraw & Arnold's Atlas Of Muscle And Musculocutaneous Flaps
John B. McCraw & Phillip G. Arnold's Atlas is a full-color volume showing the reconstructive options for specific anatomical areas.
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Dr. Leon Root, co-author of the classic best-seller, Oh, My Aching Back, presents comprehensive information on the diagnosis and treatment of back problems.
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Drs. J.J. Cuevas Torres & J.A. Santos Miranda, along with over 40 medical professionals, compile in their native Spanish an extensive and well-illustrated book on basic Oncology.
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One Step At A Time: A Guide For Parents Navigating The Hospital Experience With Their Child
First released by CP & Publishing, this is a unique book, keepsake, and guide for coping with a child's hospitalization.
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Paediatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Text For Africa
Produced by HELP, professional editors, and over one-hundred-and-fifty medical experts from around the world, this book is an essential resource for those working in Africa where there has been a lack of appropriate and affordable medical material.
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Pé Torto: Tratamento Pelo Método De Ponseti
The Portuguese translation of this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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Pes Equinovarus Congenitus (Dále Jen PEC): Ponsetiho Metoda
The Czech translation of this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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Piciorul Varus Equin: Metoda Ponseti
Now in a new Romanian 3rd Edition for 2010, this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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Pie Zambo: El Método De Ponseti
Now in a new Spanish 3rd Edition for 2010, this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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Ponseti Clubfoot Management: Teaching Manual For Health-Care Providers In Uganda
Backed by the Uganda Minister Of Health, although appropriate for those around the world, this book instructs parents/professionals who wish to become acquainted with clubfoot treatment.
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Practical Plastic Surgery For Nonsurgeons
Useful to health-care providers with limited access to specialists -- especially those who serve in rural and non-industrial settings -- as well as medical students, nurse practitioner students, and residents in a wide variety of specialties.
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Practice Of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Designed for general orthopaedists, residents, pediatricians, physical therapists, and students, this book is a practical, authoritative, generously illustrated, and full-color how-to guide to the essentials of pediatric orthopaedics.
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Preparation For Orthopaedic Surgery
Staff at the Rambam Medical Center shepherds this charming, children/family-friendly coloring book to help with patients' understanding of the experience of orthopaedic surgery.
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Now in a new Creole 3rd Edition, this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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Rockwood & Wilkins' Fractures In Children [5th Edition]
Established worldwide as the "gold-standard" reference on pediatric fractures, this book ultimately hopes to ensure that children with musculoskeletal injuries receives the best possible treatment.
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Sequelae Of Septic Arthritis Of The Hip
An extensive look at hip septic arthritis, particularly in children in neglected communities who may be treated in its later stages.
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Members of HELP's Turkish Board, Drs. Nadire Berker & Selim Yalçin provide basic information about Spina Bifida for families.
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Spina Bifida: Treatment & Rehabilitation
The book covers the neurosurgical, orthopaedic, urologic, and rehabilitation aspects of the condition and is filled with approximately 250 pictures, photographs, and illustrations.
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Standards In Pediatric Orthopaedics: Tables, Charts, And Graphs Illustrating Growth
With over 400 charts and graphs compiled over many years, this volume will be of interest to physicians, health professionals, and all persons interested in the growth and development of children.
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Updated in this 2nd Edition, the Steenbeek Foot Abduction Brace is a device to maintain the extreme foot abduction in children with treated clubfeet, forming an integral part of the Ponseti Method of Clubfoot Treatment, which targets new-born babies with clubfeet.
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Steenbeek Brace For Clubfoot [Type II Brace Patterns]
A companion book to "Steenbeek Brace For Clubfoot", this collection includes all of the Type II Brace Patterns used for the Steenbeek Foot Abduction Brace, which is a Ponseti Method-approved device to maintain the extreme foot abduction in children with treated clubfeet.
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Surgical Care At The District Hospital
The Vietnamese translation of the manual by the World Health Organization (WHO) has been developed as a practical resource for individual practitioners and for use in undergraduate programmes, postgraduate programmes, and more.
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Talipes Equinovarus: Ponsetiho Metóda
The Slovak translation of this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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The Easter Seal Guide To Children's Orthopaedics
This simple guide, which can be read in an evening, provides information for the family physician, emphasizing the solving of everyday orthopaedic problems.
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The HELP Guide For Community Based Rehabilitation Workers: A Training Manual
A book grown out of Marian Loveday's work as the only physiotherapist in a community of about 300,000 people.
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The HELP Guide To Burn Contractures In Developing Countries
After volunteering at the HRDC in Banepa, Nepal, Kelly Ledbetter, HELP's first scholarship candidate, successfully authors a comprehensive book about burn contractures and their treatment in the developing world.
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The HELP Guide To Cerebral Palsy
Now updated for 2010, Drs. Nadire Berker and Selim Yalçin have created an excellent publication providing an overview of the diagnosis and management of Cerebral Palsy.
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TIPS: Techniques For Developing Countries
A brand new, ongoing project to collect quick insights, innovations, and approaches to children's musculoskeletal problems in resource-poor environments. Now open for contributions.
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Trattamento Del Piede Torto Congenito: Il Metodo Ponseti
Now in a new Italian 3rd Edition for 2009, this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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Treatment Of Congenital Clubfoot Using The Ponseti Method: Workshop Manual
Now in a 2nd Edition, this is a solid & practical guide for practitioners of the Ponseti technique to treat clubfoot. Extensive photographs & drawings help to get hand-positions for manipulation/casting right.
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What Parents Should Know About Flatfeet, Intoeing, Bent Legs, And Shoes For Children
Available in several formats, this title provides information for families about common developmental variations in infants and children.
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Wrodzona Stopa Końsko-Szpotawa: Leczenie Metodą Ponsetiego
The Polish translation of this book provides information on all aspects of Ponseti management of Clubfoot, authored by Dr. Lynn Staheli, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, and others.
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