Apley & Solomon's Concise System of Orthopaedics and Trauma is firmly established as the leading introductory textbook of orthopaedic practice and the principles of fracture and trauma management. Praised in previous editions for the systematic approach, balanced content and easy-to-read style, this fifth edition has been brought fully up to date under the direction of the new and distinguished authorial team, while remaining true to the teaching principles of Alan Apley and his successor Louis Solomon.

Key features:

Focused – on diseases and clinical signs with additional detail on anatomy where appropriate

International – enhanced coverage of 'global orthopaedics' reflect the changing pattern of musculoskeletal disease and trauma around the world

Relevant – provides helpful guidance on simple procedures without unnecessary operative detail

Readable – increased emphasis on concise presentation

Current – updates reflect developments in molecular biology, genetics and imaging technology

This fifth edition remains the first choice for medical students, trainee surgeons and other health professionals seeking a convenient introduction to this large and complex subject and is a natural precursor to the more detailed coverage offered by its larger parent, Apley & Solomon's System of Orthopaedics and Trauma.

Table of Contents

Part One- General Orthopaedics

1. Diagnosis in orthopaedics

2. Infection

3. Inflammatory rheumatic disorders

4. Crystal deposition disorders

5. Osteoarthritis

6. Osteonecrosis and osteochondritis

7. Metabolic and endocrine bone disorders

8. Genetic disorders, skeletal dysplasias and malformations

9. Tumours

10. Neuromuscular disorders

11. Peripheral nerve injuries

12. Orthopaedic operations

Part Two- Regional Orthopaedics

13. The shoulder and pectoral girdle

14. The elbow

15. The wrist

16. The hand

17. The neck

18. The back

19. The hip

20. The knee

21. The ankle and foot

Part Three- Trauma

22. The management of major injuries

23. Principles of fractures

24. Injuries of the shoulder and upper arm

25. Injuries of the elbow & forearm

26. Injuries of the wrist

27. Injuries of the hand

28. Injuries of the spine

29. Injuries of the pelvis

30. Injuries of the hip and femur

31. Injuries of the knee and leg

32. Injuries of the ankle and foot

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