Orthopaedic Key Review Concepts

Orthopaedic Key Review Concepts provides medical students, residents, and practicing orthopaedic surgeons with a comprehensive review of the key concepts, references, and operative approaches in orthopaedics. Each chapter sifts through the literature on a particular subspecialty of orthopaedics and condenses the material to provide a distilled list of only the key concepts, supported by substantive references, tables, illustrations, and questions to reinforce key learning objectives. This concise format provides readers with important information that can be quickly and easily referenced, memorized, and applied to daily practice or preparing for in-training, board, or recertification examinations. A companion Website offers the fully searchable content from the book, an interactive question-and-answer quiz bank, and selected chapters from Berry's Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials: Adult Reconstruction.

At all levels of orthopaedic training and practice, Review of Orthopaedics, by Mark D. Miller, MD, is an ideal, state-of-the-art resource for efficient review of key orthopaedic knowledge and board prep. Thoroughly updated, this edition helps you ensure your mastery of the very latest scientific and clinical information. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located. Focus on the concepts you are most likely to be tested on. Every chapter has been carefully compared to the most recent OITE and ABOS self-assessment exams to ensure that the content covers everything you need to pass...and nothing you don’t. Learn from the best. Study confidently summaries and review questions compiled by noted national and international subspecialists. Efficiently retain and synthesize information thanks to a concise, at-a-glance format with numerous illustrations and summary boxes throughout the book that highlight salient top testing facts and condense complex concepts, to assist you in understanding key material presented in each chapter. Hone your skills with succinct, yet thorough synopses of a wide range of key operative techniques. Effectively understand and review key concepts through abundant full-color tables and images, including pathology slides. Test your knowledge with multiple-choice review questions. Spend more time studying and less time searching. Testable material is now bolded throughout and summarized at the end of each chapter, for quick reference to essential information. Easily locate additional sources for study with carefully selected bibliographies, organized by topic. Access the full contents online, fully searchable, at expertconsult.com, with links to full reference lists and original PubMed source material.

Prepare for the boards with an outstanding review of core topics in orthopedic surgery This book is a valuable tool for studying and reviewing key concepts in orthopedic surgery. Written in a question-and-answer format, this review tests readers' knowledge of surgical anatomy, biomechanics, and the principles of diagnosis and treatment of common and rare pathologies. Each chapter covers a different anatomic region, enabling quick reference to topics of interest. The book also features additional chapters on basic science as well as important clinical concepts related to oncologic management, pediatric surgery, and rehabilitation. Features: 5,276 questions and answers that provide comprehensive coverage of essential concepts Two-column format with questions on the left and answers on the right for rapid review Emphasis on specific details that are frequently tested in a closing chapter, "Last-Minute Rapid Review of Selected Topics" Designed for residents, orthopedic surgeons, and medical students, this book is ideal as a supplemental study aid in preparation for board examinations and as a refresher prior to performing surgeries.

For nearly a quarter century Miller’s Review of Orthopaedics and the accompanying annual Miller Review Course (www.MillerReview.org) have been must-have resources that residents and practitioners have turned to for efficient and effective exam preparation. This 7th Edition continues to provide complete coverage of the field’s most-tested topics, now reorganized to be more intuitive, more user-friendly, and easier to read. Numerous study aids help you ace your exams: a superb art program, including full-color tables, images, and pathology slides; improved concise, bulleted text design; "testable facts" in every chapter; multiple-choice review questions written by experts in the field; and much more. Content and topic emphasis are fully aligned with the ABOS (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery) and OITE (Orthopaedic In-Service Training Exam) exams, giving you the confidence you need to prepare for certification and recertification. Completely revised sections on anatomy, spine, and tumors, along with input from many new authors, keep you fully up to date. An increased emphasis on imaging, along with the most current results and techniques, ensure that you’re prepared for today’s exams. Includes new coverage of femoroacetabular impingement, spine trauma, common medications used in orthopaedics, and recent advances in basic sciences.

Prepare for the boards with an outstanding review of core topics in orthopedic surgery This book is a valuable tool for studying and reviewing key concepts in orthopedic surgery. Written in a question-and-answer format, this review tests readers' knowledge of surgical anatomy, biomechanics, and the principles of diagnosis and treatment of common and rare pathologies. Each chapter covers a different anatomic region, enabling quick reference to topics of interest. The book also features additional chapters on basic science as well as important clinical concepts related to oncologic management, pediatric surgery, and rehabilitation. Features: 5,276 questions and answers that provide comprehensive coverage of essential concepts Two-column format with questions on the left and answers on the right for rapid review Emphasis on specific details that are frequently tested in a closing chapter, "Last-Minute Rapid Review of Selected Topics" Designed for residents, orthopedic surgeons, and medical students, this book is ideal as a supplemental study aid in preparation for board examinations and as a refresher prior to performing surgeries.

Miller’s Review of Orthopaedics has long been considered the go-to certification and recertification review guide for every orthopaedic resident, fellow, and surgeon – and the 8th Edition has been fully revised to efficiently and effectively prepare you for exam success. Drs. Mark D. Miller and Stephen R. Thompson, along with expert contributors in the field, ensure that this bestselling review tool provides you with maximum knowledge in the least amount of time, keeping you up to date with the latest medical advances and helping you improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of your practice. Contains content current in scope and emphasis for the ABOS (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery) and OITE (Orthopaedic In-Service Training Exam), using detailed illustrations, surgical photos, and a succinct outline format. Ensures that you spend time studying only high-yield, testable material presented in a concise, readable format, including key points, multiple-choice review questions, quick-reference tables, pathology slides, bulleted text, "testable facts" in every chapter, and more. Includes new, detailed figures that show multiple key concepts in one figure to provide you with a full visual understanding of complex topics. Additional new figures cover important concepts such as tendinopathies, compression syndromes, wrist pathologies, rheumatoid arthritis syndromes of the hand and wrist, motor and sensory inner action of the upper extremity, and much more.

Although the scope of orthopaedic surgery continues to expand on a daily basis, the fundamental information required to pass orthopaedic in-training,board, and maintenance of certification (MOC) exams remains largely unchanged, yet essential. Preparation for the Orthopaedics In-Training Exam (OITE) and American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Part 1, is highly challenging. Recognizing the considerable challenges faced by residents and practicing orthopaedic surgeons, the authors have written an essential guide that provides invaluable knowledge and clinical pearls on the fundamentals of orthopaedic surgery. Every chapter is coauthored, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective from both a senior faculty member and a recently matriculated orthopaedic resident/fellow. Chapters are organized by subspecialty, with margin boxes that highlight test-taking components, clinical insights gleaned from years of experience, and figures specifically focused on helping readers understand and retain difficult concepts. Pertinent anatomy is precisely illustrated and described in each subspecialty chapter, enabling understanding of normal and pathologic musculoskeletal system structures and functions. Key Features: An emphasis on subjects that are frequently tested on exams Nearly 500 meticulously created illustrations Structured treatment algorithms that include best diagnostic modalities, expected outcomes, and most common complications Study tips, mnemonics, and classification schemes Easy-to-read bulleted formatting enables the reader to organize, synthesize, and memorize the information with ease This indispensable book will greatly benefit orthopaedic residents preparing for board examinations and board-certified orthopaedic surgeons who need to fulfill MOC requirements.

Indispensable for exam preparation at all levels of orthopaedic training, this best-selling book has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the very latest in scientific and clinical knowledge, as well as the changing emphases on key examinations. This edition features an all-new two-color format, with dozens of new summary tables and newly commissioned diagrams tailored to facilitate exam preparation, plus a companion website with full-text search and links to PubMed for unprecedented utility and portability in exam preparation. Miller's Review of Orthopaedics is the ideal, state-of-the-art resource for efficient review of key orthopaedic knowledge! Includes a companion website with full text search and links to PubMed and Cross Ref. Uses a new, fresh, user-focused design and format for enhanced ease of use. Incorporates new contributors on 40% of chapters to present fresh insights. Incorporates material from the most recent OITE and self-assessment exams to accurately reflect the information you need to know today. . Organizes and condenses information in a concise outline format for rapid learning. Synthesizes critical, need-to-know material from a broad spectrum of orthopaedic literature. Presents succinct yet thorough synopses of a wide range of key operative techniques.