Main description:

Apley & Solomon's Concise System of Orthopaedics and Trauma is firmly established as the leading introductory textbook of orthopaedic practice and the principles of fracture and trauma management. Praised in previous editions for the systematic approach, balanced content and easy-to-read style, this fifth edition has been brought fully up to date under the direction of the new and distinguished authorial team, while remaining true to the teaching principles of Alan Apley and his successor Louis Solomon.

Key features:

Focused - on diseases and clinical signs with additional detail on anatomy where appropriate

International - enhanced coverage of 'global orthopaedics' reflect the changing pattern of musculoskeletal disease and trauma around the world

Relevant - provides helpful guidance on simple procedures without unnecessary operative detail

Readable - increased emphasis on concise presentation

Current - updates reflect developments in molecular biology, genetics and imaging technology

This fifth edition remains the first choice for medical students, trainee surgeons and other health professionals seeking a convenient introduction to this large and complex subject and is a natural precursor to the more detailed coverage offered by its larger parent, Apley & Solomon's System of Orthopaedics and Trauma.

Contents:

GENERAL ORTHOPAEDICS. Diagnosis in Orthopaedics. Infection. Inflammatory Rheumatic Disorders. Gout and Pseudogout. Osteoarthritis and Related Disorders. Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis). Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders. Genetic Disorders, Dysplasias and Malformations. Tumours and Tumour-like Lesions. Neuromuscular Disorders. Peripheral Nerve Injuries. Principles of Operative Treatment. REGIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS. The Shoulder. The Elbow. The Wrist. The Hand. The Neck. The Back. The Hip. The Knee. The Ankle and Foot. FRACTURES AND JOINT INJURIES. The Management of Major Injuries. Fractures and Joint Injuries. Fractures-Principles of Treatment. Complications of Fractures. Injuries of the Shoulder, Upper Arm and Elbow. Injuries of the Forearm and Wrist. Injuries of the Hand. Injuries of the Spine and Thorax. Fractures of the Pelvis. Injuries of the Hip and Femur. Injuries of the Knee and Leg. Injuries of the Ankle and Foot.