Main description:

The presentation in Practical Orthopedics of short and long cases with adequate preferral Supplementation, along with discussion of tentative questions which may be asked in the practical examination makes this book unique and highly useful. Spread in three main sections, it includes profusely illustrated twenty-five chapters.

Salient Features:

First ever exam-oriented book for students in orthopedics.
Deals adequately with all aspects of practical orthopedic examination.
Discussion on classical long and short exam cases.
Covers all aspects of viva voce examination, namely, typical exam X-rays, instruments and implants, specimen and slides, orthotics and prosthetics, common surgical techniques, spotters and ward rounds etc.
Useful for DNB students, postgraduate students and undergraduate students taking orthopedic exams.
Acts as a ready reckoner at the time of examination.
Tips and suggestions for students to do well in the practical exams.
This book is useful for learning practical aspects of orthopedics during their course too.
Information about the practical examination format at the national and university levels.
This book is useful for teachers too.
This book can be an excellent reference guide for practicing orthopedic surgeons.

Contents:

Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Section-I: Practical Examination Modalities: Exam Cases; Introduction to Long Cases; Long Cases Pertaining to the Hip Joint; Long Cases of Femur; Long Cases in the Spine; Long Cases Pertaining to the Systemic Illness; Miscellaneous Long Cases; Short Cases; Short Cases Pertaining to the Neck; Short Cases Pertaining to the Upper Limbs; Short Cases Pertaining to the Lower Limbs; Section II: Viva Voce; Viva Voce; Introduction to the exam X-rays; Trauma Series X-rays of the Upper Limbs; Trauma Series X-ray of the Lower Limbs; Trauma Series X-rays of the Axial Skeleton; Non-traumatic Series Typical X-rays; Instruments and Implants; Splints and Plasters; Traction in Orthopedics; Typical Exam Specimen and Slides; Prosthetics and Orthotics; Spotters; Ward Rounds; Common Orthopedic Surgeries; Section III: How to Perform in the Practical Exams? Certain Do's and Don'ts; Appendices; Index.