Mercer's Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma

Orthopaedic 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. Since its first edition over 75 years ago, Mercer's Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma has been the definitive orthopaedic text, integrating clinical knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders with the latest basic science research. Now in its tenth edition, it has been comprehensively revised by a stellar team of international authors. The Editors have sought to create the ultimate orthopaedic text, which is evidence based and an excellent source of information reflecting the knowledge distilled from worldwide literature, clinical experience, basic science research and various orthopaedic exit examinations. Key features Rewritten by an international team of Editors and Authors, including world- renowned experts in the various areas of orthopaedic surgery and trauma New Trauma section included 2-colour presentation to improve appearance and readability Key facts and evidence base highlighted throughout Mercer's Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma will be invaluable to trauma and orthopaedic surgeons at all stages of their professional lives. It will also be an indispensable reference for clinicians, rheumatologists, primary care physicians and many other health professionals who need a reliable and authoritative guide of up-todate, defi nitive information on the musculoskeletal system. 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Key facts boxes in each chapter provide the reader with key information they will need to revise for their exams. Bundled with Vital Source e-book Table of Contents: Section 1: Introduction. 1.1: History of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery 1.2: Clinical History and Examination Techniques. 1.3: Research Methods, Epidemiology and Statistics Section 2: Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacology: 2.1: Surgical Anatomy and Embryology of the Musculoskeletal System. 2.2: Bone Physiology and Repair 2.3: Soft Tissue Physiology and Healing 2.4: Central and Peripheral Nervous System. 2.5: Peri, Intra and Post Operative Care 2.6: The Physiology of Aging 2.7: Principles of Orthopaedic Pharmacology. Section 3: Basic Science 3.1: Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology and Genetics 3.2: Musculoskeletal Imaging 3.3: Nuclear Medicine 3.4: Biomechanics and Biomaterials. 3.5 Metabolic Bone Disease 3.6: Developmental and Inflammatory Conditions 3.7: Kinesiology 3.8: Infection Section 4: Trauma 4.1: ATLS and Polytrauma 4.2: Major Incident Management 4.3: The Closed Treatment of Common Fractures 4.4: Principles of Operative Fracture Fixation, (AO). 4.5: Shoulder Girdle and Humerus Fractures. 4.6: Elbow and Forearm 4.7: Wrist and Hand Fractures. 4.8: Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures 4.9: Hip and Proximal Femur 4.10: Femoral Fractures 4.11 Knee and Tibia 4.12: Ankle Fractures 4.13: Foot Fractures 4.14: Spinal Fractures 4.15: Paediatric Fractures and Dislocations. 4.16: Management of Infections and Non-Unions. (Complications). Section 5: Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery 5.1: Clinical Assessment, Investigations and Screening 5.2: Bone Dysplasias 5.3: Chromosomal Disorders 5.4: Metabolic Diseases 5.5: Infections 5.6: Neuromuscular Affections. 5.7: Paediatric Spine 5.8: Upper Extremity 5.9: Lower Extremity 5.10: Adolescent Disorders 5.11: Syndromes Section 6: Sports Medicine 6.1: Exercise Physiology, Epidemiology and Special Considerations 6.2: Pathophysiology of Cartilage, Meniscus, Tendon and Ligament. 6.3: Essential Arthroscopic Skills and Concepts. 6.4: Shoulder 6.5: Elbow, Wrist and Hand 6.6: Pelvis, Hip and Thigh 6.7: The Knee 6.8: Leg, Foot and Ankle. Section 7: Musculoskeletal Oncology 7.1: Pathophysiology, Molecular and Cell Biology of Tumours. 7.2: Clinical Evaluation, Principles of Biopsy and Staging. 7.3: Principles of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. 7.4: Bone Tumours 7.5: Soft Tissue Tumours 7.6: Metastatic Tumours 7.7: Tumour Reconstruction Surgery 7.8: Amputations 7.9: Prosthetics and Orthotics Section 8: The Spine 8.1: History, Physical Examination and Investigations 8.2: Pathophysiology of Back Pain 8.3: Spinal Biomechanics 8.4: Cervical Spine 8.5: Thoracic Spine 8.6: Lumbosacral Spine 8.7: Scoliosis 8.8: Spinal Instrumentation 8.9: Complications and Management Thereof 8.10: Non-Fusion Technologies. Section 9: Adult Reconstruction Surgery 9.1: Arthritis 9.2: AVN / Osteonecrosis 9.3: Principles of Arthroplasty / Methods of Fixation 9.4: Alternatives to Arthroplasty (Osteotomies) 9.5: Upper Limb 9.6: Primary THA 9.7: Revision THA 9.8: Primary TKA 9.9: UKA 9.10: Revision TKA 9.11: Bone Conserving Options 9.12: Ankle Arthroplasty 9.13: Wear 9.14: Strategies in Managing Infections 9.15: Periprosthetic Fractures 9.16: Other Complications Section 10: Hand and Upper Limb: 10.1: Finger tip Injuries 10.2: Tendon Injuries 10.3: Nerve and Vessel Injuries 10.4: Dupuytrens 10.5: Tendonitis and Triggering 10.6: Osteoarthritis 10.7: Rheumatoid Arthritis 10.8: Arthrodesis 10.9: The Thumb 10.10: Replantation and Microsurgery 10.11: Nerve Compression Syndromes Section 11: Foot and Ankle 11.1: Ligament and Tendon Injuries 11.2: Hallux Valgus 11.3: Lesser Toe Deformities 11.4: Pes Planus and Pes Cavus 11.5: The Diabetic Foot 11.6: Neurologic Disorders 11.7: The Rheumatoid Foot 11.8: Nerve Compression Syndromes Section 12: Current Controversies 12.1: Minimal Invasive Surgery (MIS) 12.2: Computer Aided Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) 12.3: MIS Meets CAOS. 12.4: Tissue Engineering 12.5: Genomics and Proteomics 12.6: Endocultivation 12.7: Bone Antibacterial Peptides 12.8: Selected Ethical Issues 12.9: Occupation Related Illness and Compensation. About the Author(s): Sureshan Sivananthan Md FRCS (Tr&orth) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA Eugene Sherry MBChB MPh Md FRACS FAorthA Senior Orthopaedic Consultant, Sydney Private Hospital, Ashfi eld, New South Wales, Australia Patrick Warnke dr Med drMed dent Phd habil Professor of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Queensland, Australia Mark D Miller Md Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Head of the Division of Sports Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA