Textbook of Orthopaedics & Traumatology

The book presents an authoritative yet simple exposition of the various disorders and injuries affecting bones and joints. It particularly emphasizes the presentation of these disorders in tropical and Indian conditions. This book makes an ideal text for medical and physiotherapy students. Post- graduates & practitioners would also find this book to be an authentic ready reference resource. FEATURES • Large number of clinical photographs, X-rays, CT scans and MRI images to illustrate key aspects of the disorder • Aetiopathogenesis and management procedures thoroughly explained and illustrated through suitable flowcharts and tables • Detailed exposition of arthroscopy and joint replacement • Patient management updated in terms of recent developments in orthopaedic practice • Approach to patients during disasters explained in accordance with the National Policy on Disaster Management • Chapter end summaries CONTENTS 1. Orthopaedics: General 2. Congenital Deformities 3. Developmental Disorders of Bones 4. Infections of Bones and Joints 5. Bone and Joint Tuberculosis 6. Metabolic Bone Diseases 7. Diseases of Joints 8. Avascular Necrosis of Bone and Epiphyseal Osteochondritis 9. Tumours of Bone 10. Neurological and Muscular Disorders 11. Regional Conditions of Neck and Upper Limb 12. Regional Conditions of the Spine and Lower Limb 13. Advances in Orthopaedic Surgery 14. Injuries of Bones and Joints 15. Injuries of the Shoulder and Arm 16. Injuries of the Elbow, Forearm and Wrist 17. Injuries of the Hand 18. Injuries of the Hip and Thigh 19. Injuries of the Knee and Leg 20. Injuries of the Ankle and Foot 21. Injuries of the Spine 22. Fractures of the Pelvis 23. Polytrauma 24. Compound Fractures 25. Soft Tissue Injuries Including Sports Injuries 26. Nerve Injuries 27. Vascular Injuries 28. Amputations 29. Disaster Management 30. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Appendixes