The Quick Reference Dictionary for Orthopedics by Dr. Antonia Chen is a portable, all-in-one, orthopedic resource for anyone who works with orthopedic patients. This pocket-size book focuses on commonly used orthopedic terms and definitions, with over 2,200 defined words — including anatomic terms and medical root terminology. Quick Reference Dictionary for Orthopedics also includes 25 in-depth appendices on a variety of orthopedic related topics such as imaging modalities, medication references for analgesia, antibiotics, and anticoagulation. Additionally, orthopedic eponyms, acronyms, and abbreviations are defined and described in detail. The anatomy of muscles, bones, and nerves, and vessels are described in detail, as well as the aspiration and injection of common joints. Quick Reference Dictionary for Orthopedics also covers common fracture classifications along with the appropriate splinting, bracing, or casting technique. Quick Reference Dictionary for Orthopedics provides an important, at your fingertips guide for anyone who works with orthopedic patients, including orthopedic surgeons, residents, fellows, medical students, physical therapists, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, and nurse practitioners.

Brief definitions to orthopedic terminology arranged topically in 12 chapters. Intended for nurses, secretaries, technicians, and physicians (particularly those in orthopedics). Updated and expanded edition that reflects current terminology. Miscellaneous appendixes. Bibliography. Index.

A master surgeon and scholar have created the first true reference for the increasingly complex field of orthopaedic surgery arranged in easy-to-find, item-by-item alphabetical sequence. Every term--anatomic, surgical, instrumental, eponymic--used in contemporary orthopaedics is defined from the surgeon's point of view. Over 1,000 explanatory line drawings clarify the terms. An excellent preparatory tool for residents who must define terms as part of the AAOS fellowship exam.

Handbook of Orthopaedic Terminology provides 145 orthopedic terms for describing fractures and operative techniques, as well as 163 drawings depicting examples of common and uncommon fractures and their treatment (including prostheses). The material is divided into anatomical areas of interest and includes the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, hip, knee, ankle, foot, and spine. This format allows quick and easy access to terms and information. Handbook of Orthopaedic Terminology is an essential resource for helping radiologists, family practitioners, technologists, medical transcriptionists, and others communicate more effectively with orthopedic surgeons.

A comprehensive reference on radiologic appearance, uses and complications of orthopedic devices, for radiologists, orthopedists, physicians, and students.

In the style of Triad's popular Dictionary of Eye Terminology, here are 5,000 of the most frequently used terms and phrases associated with the bones and muscles, and 500 abbreviations and acronyms in a separate section. Definitions are in "plain English" so everyone can understand them. SPECIAL FEATURES include: * mini-definitions within definitions (you don't need to chase down a cross-reference) * phonetic pronounciations * and actual misspellings in the alphabetical listings, so you don't need to spell a word correctly to find it. * Pocket size, for easy use. An important time-saver and educational tool for: * medical secretaries, receptionists, administrative assistants * sales reps * insurance companies * court reporters, attorneys * transcriptionists * nurses * physician's assistants * billing, coding, and insurance personnel * residents and students in orthopedics, sports medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, rehabilitative medicine programs