Trauma Treatise Compilation (Essential Readings in TCM Clinical Practice Series)

Author: Hu Xiaofeng
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Publish Date: 2006-07-14
Features: This book is divided into 12 volumes. It includes 44 illustrations of human body acupoints, surgical instruments, and orthopedic treatment techniques, with particular emphasis on the vivid and lifelike treatment technique illustrations, accompanied by technique rhymes for easy learning and memorization. Volume 1 covers fundamental theories of acupuncture and moxibustion, including pathogenetic rhymes, pulse and syndrome rhymes, contraindication rhymes, and acupuncture rhymes. Volume 2 discusses bone measurements, bone vessels, bone joints, bone structures, and anatomical locations, as well as tendons and muscles. Volume 3 includes a general discussion of techniques and instruments, both derived from The Essential Principles of Orthopedics. It also features Chen’s bone-setting rhymes and Hu’s self-composed rhymes for upper vertebrae. Volume 4 addresses the diagnosis and treatment of internal injuries. Volumes 5 and 6 discuss the physiological and pathological aspects of various bones, along with their diagnosis and treatment. Volumes 7 and 8 contain over 340 orthopedic prescriptions, arranged by the number of characters in their names for easy retrieval. Each prescription lists the primary conditions it treats before detailing the medication and dosage. Volumes 9 to 12 are supplementary, covering orthopedic medications categorized by disease names, with each category listing the names of applicable medications, their primary uses, and dosage instructions. Additional sections address 44 types of conditions such as wounds, sprains, falls, and bites from insects and animals, each accompanied by numerous effective prescriptions, totaling over 1,000. The book comprehensively discusses the diagnosis and treatment of various orthopedic conditions, documenting examination and reduction techniques for fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries. It represents the culmination of traditional Chinese orthopedic medical achievements before the Qing Dynasty. Many reduction techniques for fractures and dislocations remain widely used in clinical practice. The book combines theory with practical application, featuring discussions, prescriptions, and illustrations, with references properly cited. It includes over 1,340 prescriptions and more than 120 case studies, along with 44 illustrations, providing rich and valuable information. The current edition is based on the manuscript of Boshitan and has been collated and corrected by referencing other versions. To preserve the original text, no omissions have been made, though some shortcomings remain. A preface with a guide has been added, and an index of prescriptions is included at the end for easy reference. This book is a must-read for orthopedic practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine.