ABSTRACT

Apley & Solomon's Concise System of Orthopaedics and Trauma is firmly established as the leading introductory textbook of orthopaedic practice and the principles of fracture and trauma management. Praised in previous editions for the systematic approach, balanced content and easy-to-read style, this fifth edition has been brought fully up to date under the direction of the new and distinguished authorial team, while remaining true to the teaching principles of Alan Apley and his successor Louis Solomon.

Key features:

Focused on diseases and clinical signs with additional detail on anatomy where appropriate

International – enhanced coverage of 'global orthopaedics' reflect the changing pattern of musculoskeletal disease and trauma around the world

Relevant provides helpful guidance on simple procedures without unnecessary operative detail

Readable – increased emphasis on concise presentation

Current – updates reflect developments in molecular biology, genetics and imaging technology

This fifth edition remains the first choice for medical students, trainee surgeons and other health professionals seeking a convenient introduction to this large and complex subject and is a natural precursor to the more detailed coverage offered by its larger parent, Apley & Solomon's System of Orthopaedics and Trauma.

section Section 1|270 pages

General Orthopaedics

chapter 1|19 pages

Diagnosis in orthopaedics

chapter 2|27 pages

Infection

chapter 3|15 pages

Inflammatory rheumatic disorders

chapter 4|8 pages

Crystal deposition disorders

chapter 5|11 pages

Osteoarthritis

chapter 6|9 pages

Osteonecrosis and osteochondritis

chapter 7|32 pages

Metabolic and endocrine bone disorders

chapter 9|37 pages

Tumours

chapter 10|27 pages

Neuromuscular disorders

chapter 11|19 pages

Peripheral nerve injuries

chapter 12|24 pages

Orthopaedic operations

section Section 2|211 pages

Regional Orthopaedics

chapter 13|24 pages

The shoulder and pectoral girdle

chapter 14|12 pages

The elbow

chapter 15|15 pages

The wrist

chapter 16|20 pages

The hand

chapter 17|13 pages

The neck

chapter 18|33 pages

The back

chapter 19|28 pages

The hip

chapter 20|32 pages

The knee

chapter 21|29 pages

The ankle and foot

section Section 3|233 pages

Trauma

chapter 22|27 pages

The management of major injuries

chapter 23|37 pages

Principles of fractures

chapter 24|14 pages

Shoulder and upper arm injuries

chapter 25|24 pages

Elbow and forearm injuries

chapter 26|17 pages

Wrist injuries

chapter 27|18 pages

Hand injuries

chapter 28|17 pages

Spine and thorax injuries

chapter 29|10 pages

Pelvic injuries

chapter 30|21 pages

Hip and femur injuries

chapter 31|21 pages

Knee and leg injuries

chapter 32|19 pages

Ankle and foot injuries