The latest clinical advances in orthopedics at your fingertips. An authoritative, source of up-to-date, high-yield information on disorders and diseases treated by orthopedic surgeons and related physicians. Emphasizes the major diagnostic features of disease states, the natural history of the diseases, the workup required for diagnosis, and the treatment. Conveniently organized by anatomic structure, disease, and procedure. Includes pathophysiology, epidemiology, and laboratory and imaging studies when necessary for diagnosis or an understanding of the treatment. More than 600 illustrations. Includes sports medicine, pediatric orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and geriatric medicine.

Previous edition: New York ; London : Lange Medical/McGraw-Hill, 2006. Previous ed.: New York ; London : Lange Medical/McGraw-Hill, 2006.

General considerations in orthopedic surgery -- Musculoskeletal trauma surgery -- Sports medicine -- Disorders, diseases, and injuries of the spine -- Musculoskeletal oncology -- Adult reconstructive surgery -- Orthopedic infections: basic principles of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment -- Foot and ankle surgery -- Hand surgery -- Pediatric orthopedic surgery -- Amputations -- Rehabilitation.