Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 11 (Orthopedic Knowledge Update)

This detail-rich source offers the latest information on advances, controversial topics and best practices, as well as objective reviews of the most relevant orthopaedic literature from world-renowned authors.

New topics in this edition include professionalism and ethics; medical issues for the athlete; geriatric patient care; disease footprints in high-tech genomics, proteomics and metabolomics; soft-tissue coverage options for open fractures and complications of open fractures; musculoskeletal oncology; traumatic bone loss; and vertebral compression fractures.

Access the latest research on metal-on-metal hip replacement, platelet-rich plasma therapy, SLAP lesions of the shoulder, and more. Extensive annotated references and key study points at the end of each chapter help you review and retain the information. High quality images, illustrations and a bonus DVD-video bring key concepts and procedures to life.