TIPS: Techniques For Developing Countries [Index]

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Practical, inexpensive pediatric orthoapedic treatment techniques for use in the developing world.

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Contents

• Use Of Ethyl Alcohol Myoneural Blocks In Cerebral Palsy (PDF)
• Before Example [Video] (YouTube)
• After Example [Video] (YouTube)
Benjamin Joseph, Hitesh Shah, & ND Siddesh

• A Simple, Safe, & Inexpensive Way To Apply Hip Spica Casts In Children (PDF)
Benjamin Joseph, Hitesh Shah, & ND Siddesh

• Management Of Pediatric Femur Fractures With A Single Semi-Rigid Retrograde Nail (PDF)
Robert A. Yancey

• Cost Saving Tips (PDF)
Hugh Watts

• Spica & Spina Casting With Inexpensive Metal Bar (PDF)
Richard M. Schwend

• Proximal Femoral Osteotomy Fixation (Inexpensive Fixation Alternative) (PDF)
Lynn Staheli

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