A brief, clear overview of clinical orthopedics, diagnosis and treatment.

Includes index.

MUSCULOSKELETAL BASICS: Terminology -- Musculoskeletal conditions -- Radiology -- Fractures and dislocations -- Emergencies; UPPER LIMB: Shoulder -- Arm -- Elbow -- Forearm -- Wrist and hand; LOWER LIMB: Hip û Thigh -- Knee -- Leg -- Foot and ankle; AXIAL SKELETON: Spinal column -- Pelvis; SYSTEMIC CONDITIONS: Infection -- Arthritis -- Metabolic bone disease -- Bone tumors; PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS: Fractures and dislocations -- Specific problems.