Traditional Chinese Medicine Traumatology (For TCM Majors)

Author: Wang Hemin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: "Traditional Chinese Medicine Traumatology" is a course that applies the theories and diagnostic methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to study internal and joint injuries and diseases, as well as the surrounding muscles and tendons. This textbook was compiled based on the spirit of the New Century National Higher TCM Textbook Construction Work Conference held by the National TCM Administration and the National TCM Textbook Construction Research Association, and in accordance with the teaching syllabus. The purpose of this course is to enable students, after systematically studying the basic courses of TCM, to understand and master the fundamental theories of TCM orthopedics and traumatology, as well as the basic methods for diagnosing and treating orthopedic and traumatic diseases, laying a solid foundation for clinical practice in TCM or orthopedic traumatology. The book consists of ten chapters, divided into two parts: General Principles and Specific Topics. The General Principles section introduces the brief history of TCM orthopedics, classification and etiology of injuries, clinical diagnosis, treatment methods, and emergency first aid for trauma. The Specific Topics section covers fractures, dislocations, musculoskeletal injuries, internal injuries, and bone diseases, providing a comprehensive overview of the content of TCM orthopedics.