Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery

✍ Scribed by John N. Delahay (auth.), Sam W. Wiesel, John N. Delahay (eds.)

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 525
• Edition: 4
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Wiesel and Delahay’s Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery, now in its fourth edition, is an ideal reference for students of the musculoskeletal system. Through its many photographs and illustrations, concise text, consistent format and breadth of scope, this book guides its readers through the basics of orthopedic surgery and common orthopedic disorders in adults and children. This edition has been completely updated with current clinical information and each chapter is focused on decision making, including algorithms based on standards and guidelines to help readers formulate both diagnostic and treatment plans. Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery, Fourth Edition is a perfect book for young surgeons, residents, students, nurses, and physician assistants to learn or review key topics in orthopedic surgery.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Basic Science of Bone and Cartilage Metabolism....Pages 1-34
Skeletal Trauma....Pages 35-73
Orthopedic Infections....Pages 75-97
Tumors of the Musculoskeletal System....Pages 99-171
Children’s Orthopedics....Pages 173-251
Sports Medicine....Pages 253-269
The Spine....Pages 271-322
The Shoulder....Pages 323-351
The Elbow....Pages 353-373
The Hand....Pages 375-399
The Hip and Femur....Pages 401-434
The Knee....Pages 435-449
The Foot and Ankle....Pages 451-482
Back Matter....Pages 483-522

✦ Subjects

Surgical Orthopedics; Orthopedics; Sports Medicine