Main description:

This 1350 page book is a comprehensive guide to orthopaedics, for postgraduate students. The first section begins with an introduction to the subject, discussing different disorders (genetic, metabolic, endocrine, blood, degenerative and inflammatory) that may occur in bones.

The following sections deal with general surgery and regional orthopaedics, examining both the upper and lower extremity. Both traditional and newer methods of diagnosis and treatment are discussed. The final section describes recent advances including stem cells, lasers, HIV, tumour markers and PET scan.

Key points:

1350pp comprehensive guide to complete field of orthopaedics for postgraduates
Discusses traditional and newer methods for diagnosis and treatment in all regions of the body
Includes more than 3500 full colour illustrations, clinical photographs and line diagrams

Contents:

SECTION 1: General Orthopaedics

History of Orthopedics
Bone
Anomalies related to development of bones
Genetic Disorders
Metabolic disorders
Endocrine Disorders
Blood Disorders
Gouty Arthritis
Degenerative and Inflammatory Disorders
Osteomyelitis
Bone Tumors
Gait Analysis

SECTION 2: General Surgery Related to Orthopaedics

Tetanus
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Fat Embolism Syndrome
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Peripheral Vascular Disease
An Overview of Diabetes Mellitus
Shock
Gas Gangrene

SECTION 3: Regional Orthopaedics

Upper Extremity

Hand and Wrist
Elbow
Shoulder

Lower Extremity

Anatomy and Biomechanics of Hip Joint
Knee
Foot and Ankle
Spine

SECTION 4: Recent Advancements in Orthopaedics

Antibiotics in Orthopedics
Isotopes and Bone Scan in Orthopaedics
New Bearing Materials in Orthopaedics
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
Stem Cells
Tumour Markers in Orthopaedics
Ultrasonography in Orthopaedics
Lasers in Orthopaedics
Computers in Orthopaedics

HIV in Orthopedics