Oxford Textbook of Orthopedics and Trauma
Christopher Bulstrode(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 1. June 2002
Book
Hardback
3000 pages
978-0-19-262681-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Oxford Textbook of Orthopedics and Trauma provides comprehensive coverage of the relevant background science, theory, practice, decision-making skills and operative techniques required to provide modern orthopedic and trauma care. The text is divided into five major sections covering fundamental science, adult orthopedics, trauma, pediatric orthopedics and pediatric trauma. The fundamental science section contains a major subsection on tumors and the adult orthopedics section is further subdivided to cover the joint and bone systems of the body. Edited by a transatlantic team and written by more than 300 specialist chapter authors, this book is unrivalled in the field. The content is extensively referenced, highly illustrated and contains useful summary boxes throughout the text. The Oxford Textbook of Orthopedics and Trauma is essential reading for trainees and experienced practitioners alike.
Reviews / Votes
This new and major textbook on orthopaedics and traumatology is impressive... The need for a current textbook in orthopaedics has been growing for some years. Now the book is here. No doubt this textbook wil be essential reading, not only for trainees, but for experienced specialists as well. It deserves a place in the libraries of all orthopaedic and trauma departments. International Orthopaedics This monumental work presents expertise from around the world... It can serve as an excellent resource for all medical science and orthopedic libraries. Doody's JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
black & white photographs throughout
ISBN-13
978-0-19-262681-3 (9780192626813)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Section One Fundamentals: Principles of epidemiology and research methodology; Measurement; Principles of diagnosis and management; Genetic disorders of the skeleton; The musculoskeletal system: Structure and function; Tumors; Injury and repair; Hemoglobinopathies; Fundamentals of infection; Pain and its control; Biomechanics; Locomotion analysis; Imaging. Section Two Adult Orthopaedics: Spinal disorders; Shoulder and elbow; Hand and wrist; Hip and pelvis; Knee; Ankle and foot; General disorders. Section Three Trauma: Section Four: Paediatric Orthopedics Section Five: Pediatric Trauma. (Part contents).