Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery (Paperback)

William F. Postma

ISBN 10: 3031662148 / ISBN 13: 9783031662140

Published by Springer International Publishing AG, Cham, 2024

About this Item

Paperback. Now in a completely revised and expanded fifth edition including a new content, Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery remains the ideal reference for students of the musculoskeletal system. Through its many photographs and illustrations, concise text, practical format and breadth of scope, this book guides its readers through the basics of orthopedic surgery and common orthopedic disorders in adults and children. Following a review of the basic science of bone and cartilage metabolism, a brand new chapter on biomechanics and biomaterials presents the current state of the art. Subsequent chapters cover musculoskeletal infection, tumors and trauma, then proceed anatomically to each joint and its disorders, with a separate chapter discussing unique considerations with pediatric patients. Each chapter focuses on decision-making, including algorithms based on standards and guidelines to help readers formulate both diagnostic and treatment plans, and plentiful figures and tables expand and enhance the overall presentation.Both timely and practical, Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery, Fifth Edition is the perfect book for young surgeons, residents, students, nurses, and physician assistants to learn or review key topics in orthopedic surgery. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery (Paperback)
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Cham
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031662148
• ISBN 13: 9783031662140
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Now in a completely revised and expanded fifth edition including a new content, Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery remains the ideal reference for students of the musculoskeletal system. Through its many photographs and illustrations, concise text, practical format and breadth of scope, this book guides its readers through the basics of orthopedic surgery and common orthopedic disorders in adults and children. 

Following a review of the basic science of bone and cartilage metabolism, a brand new chapter on biomechanics and biomaterials presents the current state of the art. Subsequent chapters cover musculoskeletal infection, tumors and trauma, then proceed anatomically to each joint and its disorders, with a separate chapter discussing unique considerations with pediatric patients. Each chapter focuses on decision-making, including algorithms based on standards and guidelines to help readers formulate both diagnostic and treatment plans, and plentiful figures and tables expand and enhance the overall presentation.

Both timely and practical, Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery, Fifth Edition is the perfect book for young surgeons, residents, students, nurses, and physician assistants to learn or review key topics in orthopedic surgery.

About the Author

William F. Postma, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA

John N. Delahay, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA

Sam W. Wiesel, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA