Publisher's Synopsis
Orthopaedic Basic Science, Fourth Edition, explains and reviews the basic science you need to know for a strong foundation in orthopaedic practice. Included with this edition is a collection of web-based, interactive clinical cases that expand on book topics, from paediatric septic hip and osteoporosis to lytic and radio lucent lesions. Orthopaedic Basic Science gives you a more in-depth understanding of the biology and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system as they relate to clinical practice. Peer-reviewed by expert clinicians and scientists, the new fourth edition of this clinically relevant text is geared to your learning needs and is also used as a standard text in orthopaedic residency programs around the world.
