Orthopaedic Basic Science

Now in its fourth edition, this offers concise and clinically germane information for diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. It presents orthopaedic surgeons with the foundations of knowledge required to apply advances in scientific discovery to the decisions made in the clinic and operating room.

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Orthopaedic Basic Science, Fourth Edition, explains and reviews the basic science you need to know for a strong foundation in orthopaedic practice. Included with this edition is a collection of web-based, interactive clinical cases that expand on book topics, from paediatric septic hip and osteoporosis to lytic and radio lucent lesions. Orthopaedic Basic Science gives you a more in-depth understanding of the biology and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system as they relate to clinical practice. Peer-reviewed by expert clinicians and scientists, the new fourth edition of this clinically relevant text is geared to your learning needs and is also used as a standard text in orthopaedic residency programs around the world.