Principles of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery provides a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of the science and practice of orthopaedics, featuring both non-surgical and surgical treatment strategies, and related specialty areas. This valuable resource contains extensive information about the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, accompanied by detailed illustrations throughout. Includes introductory discussions of the basic science information critical to an understanding of musculoskeletal disease.

Features

Provides a single source reference for the most current, concise overview of orthopaedics
Uses a concise, problem-based approach that emphasises decision making
Discusses basic science information critical to an understanding of musculoskeletal disease
Provides information about non-surgical disorders and treatment strategies
Contains information on the related areas of radiology and wound management

Contents

Section I Basic Science
Genetics and Embryology of the Musculoskeletal System
Bone, Cartilage and Soft Tissue
Principles of Biomechanics
Section II Evaluation of the Patient
Physical Diagnosis
Musculoskeletal Imaging
Nerve, Muscle and Electrodiagnosis
A Word about "Outcomes"
Section III General Orthopaedics
Principles of Musculoskeletal Trauma
Musculoskeletal Sepsis
Neoplasms
Metabolic Bone Disease
Rheumatology
Principles of Sports Medicine
Soft Tissue Coverage
Section IV Pediatric Orthopaedics
General and Regional Problems
The Pediatric Spine
Pediatric Trauma

Section V Regional Orthopaedics of the Adult
The Spine
The Shoulder and Arm
The Elbow and Forearm
The Wrist and Hand
The Pelvis, Hip and Femur
The Knee and Leg
The Foot and Ankle