num_pages: 491
description: The 5 th edition of Practical Orthopedics is designed to teach orthopaedic surgery to physicians who are not orthopaedic surgeons. The text is divided into two sections. The first deals with musculoskeletal disorders by anatomic region. Subsequent chapters discuss in juries, infection, arthritides, and other common problems of interest including the radiologic aspects of orthopaedic disease. Completely updated, the 5 th edition contains new sections on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and candid discussions on several controversial topics involving orthopaedic surgery. Thirty-one patient teaching guides for common orthopaedic disorders are also included. The diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of disorders typically seen in office practice, as well as emergencies, are thoroughly covered New patient Teaching Guides for over 30 disorders - including lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoporosis - help patients to care for themselves
language: English
title: Practical Orthopedics, 5th Edition
titlecomplete: Practical Orthopedics, 5th Edition
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Mosby