Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to fractures and dislocations -- Casualty environment in underdeveloped countries -- Prehospital care for orthopedic trauma : the developed countries perspective -- Prehospital care for orthopedic trauma : the Asian perspective -- Splints, bandages, slings and braces in the casualty environment -- How to order emergency x-rays? -- Orthopedic infections -- Dislocations in the casualty : understanding and management -- First aid in open fractures -- First aid in long bone fractures -- Emergency management : crushing injuries of the hand -- First aid in foot and ankle injuries -- Evaluation and initial treatment of shoulder injuries -- Management of acute spinal injuries -- Primary care in patients with pelvic injury -- First aid in polytrauma -- First aid in gunshot injuries -- First aid and casualty management of sports injuries -- First aid in disasters -- Minor orthopedic emergencies -- Orthopedic emergencies : the nurses' viewpoint.