ABSTRACT
This leading introductory textbook of orthopaedics provides medical students, trainee surgeons and other health professionals with an invaluable overview of this important specialty. Praised in previous editions for the systematic approach, balanced content and easy-to-read style, the new edition has been brought fully up to date, with additional d
Part 1. General orthopaedics 1. Diagnosis in orthopaedics 2. Infection 3. Rheumatic disorders 4. Gout and pseudogout 5. Osteoarthritis and related disorders 6. Osteonecrosis and osteochondritis 7. Metabolic and endocrine disorders 8. Genetic disorders, dysplasias and malformations 9. Tumours 10. Neuromuscular disorders 11. Peripheral nerve injuries 12. Principles of operative treatment Part 2. Regional orthopaedics 13. The shoulder 14. The elbow 15. The wrist 16. The hand 17. The neck 18. The back 19. The hip 20. The knee 21. The ankle and foot Part 3. Fractures and joint injuries 22. Management of major injuries 23. Fractures and joint injuries 24. Fractures a principles of treatment 25. Complications of fractures 26. Injuries of the shoulder and upper arm 27. Injuries of the elbow and forearm 28. Injuries of the wrist and hand 29. Injuries of the spine and thorax &n
