Publisher's Synopsis
The second edition of this textbook has been fully updated to provide trainees with a revision guide to assist with preparation for practical examinations in orthopaedics.
Divided into 43 sections, and beginning with an overview of normal and abnormal gait, each chapter discusses the diagnosis and management of a specific disorder in 'frequently asked questions' (FAQs) format, covering all extremities of the musculoskeletal system.
Topics include bone infection osteomyelitis, clubfoot, diseases of the elbow, hip replacement, knee arthroplasty, poliomyelitis, Illizarov technique, and much more.
The final chapters cover diagnostic radiology techniques including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear medicine, and a comprehensive list of orthopaedic classifications.
Key points
- Revision textbook in FAQs format to assist trainees with preparation for practical examinations in orthopaedics
- Fully revised second edition providing the latest developments and updates in the field
- Covers diagnosis and management of numerous disorders in all musculoskeletal extremities
- Previous edition (9788180616822) published in 2006
