Principles of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery

Book excerpt: Principles of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery provides a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of the science and practice of orthopaedics, featuring both non-surgical and surgical treatment strategies, and related specialty areas. This valuable resource contains extensive information about the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, accompanied by detailed illustrations throughout. Includes introductory discussions of the basic science information critical to an understanding of musculoskeletal disease. Provides a single source reference for the most current, concise overview of orthopaedics Uses a concise, problem-based approach that emphasises decision making Discusses basic science information critical to an understanding of musculoskeletal disease Provides information about non-surgical disorders and treatment strategies Contains information on the related areas of radiology and wound management