Pediatric Orthopedics in Practice, by Fritz Hefti, M.D. and co-authors Reinald Breuner, M.D., Carol Hasler, M.D. and Gernot Jundt, M.D.

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This is a comprehensive textbook on pediatric orthopedics written by Professor Fritz Hefti and his colleagues from Basel University Children’s Hospital, Switzerland. The textbook is arranged into sections, the first of which is broken down into parts representing regional segments of the body, such as the spine, pelvis, knee, foot and ankle, and upper extremities. The latter section covers systemic conditions, such as trauma, infections, tumors, hereditary diseases and neuro-orthopedics. It is beautifully organized with general sections defining a brief history of orthopedics and a great deal of data on normal measurements and pertinent examination of the child. It is extremely well illustrated and has numerous cartoons drawn by Dr. Franz Freuler (very similar to those of Mercer Rang), as well as the schematic drawing by Dr. Fritz Hefti. Also, throughout each section, there are interspersed aphorisms by famous people that link each section and add to your enjoyment when reading this text. Because of the large number of cartoons, drawings and radiographs, it is an easy to follow text and most enjoyable reading. …