Main description:

The second edition of this book provides a practical guide to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in orthopedics for both the upper and lower limb. Extensively revised chapters provide detailed step-by-step instructions on how to perform basic clinical and surface, anatomy examinations on joints including the hand, elbow and ankle. The application of relevant surgical procedures and post-operative management techniques are also detailed. New topics covered include cruciate ligament injuries, and robot assisted surgery.

Orthopedics of the Upper and Lower Limb is an ideal resource for trainees and junior surgeons seeking an easy to follow clinical manual on how to successfully diagnose and treat patients with orthopedic disorders affecting both limbs. It is also of use to the experienced practitioner seeking a detailed resource on the latest advances in the field.

Contents:

The Upper Limb.- Clinical examination of the Shoulder(basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Shoulder Joint.- The Arm.- Clinical examination of the Elbow (basic and Surface anatomy)with Special tests.- The Elbow.- The Forearm.- Clinical examination of the Wrist (basic and Surface anatomy)with Special tests.- The Wrist Joint.- Clinical examination of the Hand and Fingers(basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Hand and Fingers.- The Thumb.- Hand Infections.- Part II The Lower Limb.- Clinical examination of the Hip Joint (basic and Surface anatomy)with Special tests.- The Hip Joint.- Femur:Congenital deformities.- Clinical examination of the Knee Joint(basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Knee Joint.- The Leg.- Clinical examination of the Foot and Ankle (basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Ankle.- Sports Medicine:Sports Injuries - Upper Limbs.- Cuff tears / Tendinitis.- Dislocations / Instability.- Frozen Shoulder.- Sports Injuries - Lower Limbs.- Ankle Sprains.- Cartilage Damage.- Muscle Strains.- Meniscus tears.- Other Sports Injury.- collateral ligament injury.- cruciate ligament injury.- Advances/ Frontiers of orthopaedics.- Sports Medicine.- Sports Injuries - Upper Limbs.- Cuff tears / Tendinitis.- Dislocations / Instability.- Frozen Shoulder.- Sports Injuries - Lower Limbs.- Ankle Sprains.- Cartilage Damage.- Muscle Strains.- Meniscus tears.- Other Sports Injury.- Collateral ligament injury.- Cruciate ligament injury.- Advances/ Frontiers of orthopaedics.- Sports Medicine.- Sports Injuries - Upper Limbs.- Cuff tears / Tendinitis.- Dislocations / Instability.- Frozen Shoulder.- Sports Injuries - Lower Limbs.- Ankle Sprains.- Cartilage Damage.- Muscle Strains.- Meniscus tears.- Other Sports Injury.- Collateral ligament injury.- Cruciate ligament injury.- Advances/ Frontiers of orthopaedics.- Shock wave therapy in Orthopaedics.- Advances in Stem Cell Therapy in Orthopaedics.- Advances in 3D printing.- Advances in navigation and robot assisted surgery.