Essentials of Orthopaedic Surgery

Here's a concise resource of orthopaedic surgery that focuses on the identifying and treating of orthopaedic problems most commonly seen in adults and children. This resource helps readers formulate an initial diagnostic and treatment plan for specific orthopaedic disorders with its clearly written clinical guidance. All chapters in the 2nd Edition have been carefully updated and revised to present the most up-to-date information. New contributors and expanded coverage deliver a practical understanding of essential orthopaedic information.
Review of the 1st Edition:
"Most useful to students during a clinical rotation on an orthopaedic service or to those who seek a broad overview of orthopaedic surgery."
--Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

Offers a new chapter on physical diagnosis, expanded coverage of spinal deformity and children's problems, and a new glossary of musculoskeletal terms.

Includes updated information on new techniques as well as new approaches to diagnosis.

Clarifies important concepts and information with more than 445 crisply reproduced illustrations.

Emphasizes clinical management with useful algorithms for diagnosis and treatment.

Features contributors who are subspecialists in the fields they discuss.

Streamlines reference with an organization by body region--plus separate chapters on certain major disease categories such as tumors, infections, and trauma.

Presents information in a standardized format.