Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma

This IOA sponsored textbook in 4 volumes covers every


conceivable topic, problem, disorder and question on orthopedics particularly


in Indian tropical conditions that afflict the human beings. This mammoth


creation is an excellent collection of topics written by experienced and


knowledgeable orthopedic surgeons. This scholarly work done by the erudite


editor is brought out by Indian Orthopedic Association. The contributors have


put in the best of their mite to present the latest and most up-to-date knowledge


and the recent trends as well as concerns on orthopedic problems in developing


countries. The problems associated with Osteosynthesis and recent trends in


nailing interlocking have been elaborately described. The common problems


of neglected fractures and their management which every surgeon encounters


in the practice are well covered. The conditions associated with traumatology


and their complications are nicely covered in these 4 volumes. It addresses all


the issues and conditions that orthopedicians come across in their daily practice.


The collective experiences of the best experts in the field of orthopedics and


trauma is provided to the benefit of every student and practitioner so as to


alleviate human suffering from their present desperate conditions. The problems


about paralytic, poliomyelitis, pyogenic infections of bones and joints,


tuberculous disease of bones and joints, mycotic infections, the neural and


osteoarticular damage caused by Hansen's infections specially among young


children and infants including the newborn are very well explained. These


diseases are mostly afflicting the poorer sections of the society. It addresses


this challenge to orthopedic surgeons to deal with these diseases and disabilities


of the locomotors system. Also the management of polytrauma is adequately


described. The subject of this book is the largest speciality of surgery which is


fully encompassed in four volumes provides the core knowledge with key


concepts and clinical skills needed to excel in every aspect of orthopedics. This


book will act as a pathfinder and guide to orthopedic surgeons. In these volumes


readers will find concise, clinically focused coverage of the surgical techniques


one needs to know to obtain optimal patient management along with relevant


anatomy, biomechanics, limb salvage techniques, imaging, arthroscopy, and


much more. It is a perfect resource for training and clinical reference. It delivers


the practical knowledge of trauma diagnosis and management with a consistent


organization by body region, summary tables and boxes and detailed


illustrations. An emphasis on evidence based treatment helps to select proven


management approaches for every patient.