Mercer S Textbook Of Orthopaedics And Trauma

Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2013Orthopaedic problems account for over one-third of all medical and surgical problems. Mercer's Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma provides all the information required by the senior trainee or qualified specialist to improve understanding and management of any given condition or disease in this area.Si

Rev. ed. of: Mercer's orthopaedic surgery / edited by Robert B. Duthie and George Bentley. 9th ed. 1996.

This handbook provides easily accessible information on orthopaedics and trauma, clearly presenting the salient features of a range of conditions and their treatment, and enabling junior doctors and students to confidently apply the knowledge to clinical activities.

This expertly written history encompasses all aspects of orthopaedics, from its beginning to recent developments in arthroscopy and internal fixation of fractures and joint replacement. Chapters are organized by subject and contain a comprehensive anecdotal history that includes portraits, biographies, and excerpts from classical writings.

A highly illustrated book providing concise yet comprehensive information on fracture classification and management. The text has been developed according to the requirements of orthopaedic surgeons in training. The first section covers general principles such as terminology and dealing with multiple trauma; following sections take the reader systematically through regions of the body and the various possible fractures, covering diagnosis, treatment and healing in each case. Definitive information on the ever-disputed issue of classification of musculoskeletal injuries is provided throughout. An effective reference book for the clinic, this book is also an indispensable tool for trainees in orthopedic and emergency medicine and orthopedic nurses.

'Mercer's' has a unique and important place in the orthopaedic literature. It has long been one of the leading postgraduate textbooks, and as a learning resource on the basic scientific, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of orthopaedic surgery it is unsurpassed. For Fellowship and Boards candidates and junior orthopaedic surgeons it is an essential purchase. This major revision is edited by two of the leading orthopaedic surgeons in the UK, both with extensive experience in North America. In addition, international experts contribute specialist chapters. The text and illustrations have been fully revised to reflect modern practice.