Now available in a completely updated second edition, One Hundred Orthopedic Conditions Every Doctor Should Understand is bound to delight and instruct a new generation of medical students, residents, orthopedic practitioners, and allied health care professionals. This fun-to-read, informative book encompasses 62 chapters that address common conditions that constitute most of the musculoskeletal problems doctors regularly encounter. Less common conditions are also discussed because they can be particularly devastating if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Throughout, orthopedic principles are woven into the fabric of these updated case studies. The book is arranged to stimulate your curiosity and engage you in the adventure of investigating each patient with an unknown diagnosis. Your mission is to work through the case studies to determine the probable causes and the best courses of treatment. For reference and review, the index offers a conventional organization of topics and key words.

Now available in a completely updated second edition, One Hundred Orthopedic Conditions Every Doctor Should Understand is bound to delight and instruct a new generation of medical students, residents, orthopedic practitioners, and allied health care professionals. This fun-to-read, informative book encompasses 62 chapters that address common conditions that constitute most of the musculoskeletal problems doctors regularly encounter. Less common conditions are also discussed because they can be particularly devastating if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Throughout, orthopedic principles are woven into the fabric of these updated case studies. The book is arranged to stimulate your curiosity and engage you in the adventure of investigating each patient with an unknown diagnosis. Your mission is to work through the case studies to determine the probable causes and the best courses of treatment. For reference and review, the index offers a conventional organization of topics and key words.

An excellent source of practical information for use during surgical clerkships. Problem-solving formats make learning enjoyable and enhance retention. Fictional case presentations dramatically portray the most common orthopaedic conditions. An excellent textbook, examination review, and self-assessment tool for students, residents, therapists, and practitioners. Patient-doctor dialogues simulate everyday clinical conditions. Test your knowledge using this unique educational approach.

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

This concise third edition offers hands-on guidance for identifying and treating the most commonly seen orthopedic problems in children and adults. Convenient as a study source for medical students, its many photographs and illustrations will also serve as a useful clinical reference for young surgeons, residents, nurses, and physician assistants. Each of the many topics is covered in depth and is designed to educate medical students and steer them towards formulating excellent diagnoses and treatment plans. As a further aid, multiple-choice questions are included at the end of each chapter, and there is a section devoted to case studies.