Apley and Solomon's Concise System of Orthopaedics and Trauma

Description

Apley and Solomon’s Concise System of Orthopaedics and Trauma is firmly established as the leading introductory textbook of orthopaedic practice and the principles of fracture management. Praised in previous editions for its systematic approach, balanced content and easy-to-read style, the fourth edition has been brought fully up to date with more than 800 illustrations, many new to this edition, providing an invaluable pictorial account of this highly visual subject.

Key features of the Fourth Edition:

• Reflects the changing pattern of musculoskeletal disease around the world
• Focuses on actual diseases and clinical signs, with additional coverage of anatomy where appropriate—ideal for the medical student and junior surgeon
• Provides helpful guidance on simple procedures without unnecessary operative detail
• Includes revised and expanded sections on developments in molecular biology and genetics—reflecting the growing clinical significance of these important areas
• Demonstrates new imaging technologies
• Retains popular features such as handy check points and text boxes—ideal for rapid assimilation during a clinical placement or exam revision

This text remains the first choice for medical students, trainee surgeons and other health professionals seeking a concise introduction to this large and complex subject. It is a natural preface to the more detailed coverage offered by the parent book, Apley’s System of Orthopaedics and Trauma.

Features

• Integrates basic science with clinical chapters by explaining the fundamentals underpinning the subject in a clinical context
• Contains more than 800 illustrations, many new to this edition, including new high-quality anatomical line diagrams to enhance understanding
• Presents a reader-friendly design with text boxes, bullet lists, and summaries—ideal for rapid reference in the clinical setting and during exam preparation

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

Author(s) Bio

Louis Solomon, MD, FRCS, emeritus professor of orthopaedics, University of Bristol, UK

David J. Warwick, MD, FRCS, FRCS(Orth), EDHS, consultant hand surgeon and reader in orthopaedic surgery, University of Southampton, UK

Selvadurai Nayagam, BSc, MCh(Orth), FRCS (Orth), consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital and The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK