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The Orthopaedic Management of Spina Bifida Cystica
Author(s) -
Middleton R. W. D.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1981.tb135418.x
Subject(s) - spina bifida , citation , psychology , medicine , library science , computer science , pediatrics
In recent years our whole attitude to patients with spina bifida has been radically transformed. The emphasis today is on early closure of the defect, valvular control of hydrocephalus and an aggressive policy towards urogenital and orthopaedic problems. Rapid changes imply new techniques and there is indeed much for every orthopaedic surgeon or trainee to learn in this field. Mr Menelaus' book fills this need admirably. It is easy to read, unambiguous in style and full of sensible practical advice. The main bulk of the book deals with the numerous orthopaedic deformities which play such a large part in the management. But the appendices are almost as valuable; they include an analysis of the results of treating 430 patients, an account of a multi-disciplinary spina bifida clinic (so essential in treatment), and some splendidly helpful notes for parents of spina bifida children. The author is to be congratulated on producing an excellent book which deserves to be very widely read.