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Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery

  • Convenient study source for medical students
  • Good clinical reference for young surgeons, residents, nurses, and physician assistants
  • Multiple-choice questions similar to those on the boards are included
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Skeletal Trauma

    • Francis X. McGuigan
    Pages 35-73
  3. Orthopedic Infections

    • Mark W. Zawadsky, Steven C. Scherping Jr
    Pages 75-97
  4. Tumors of the Musculoskeletal System

    • Martin M. Malawer, Kristen L. Kellar-Graney
    Pages 99-171
  5. Children’s Orthopedics

    • John N. Delahay, William C. Lauerman
    Pages 173-251
  6. Sports Medicine

    • John J. Klimkiewicz
    Pages 253-269
  7. The Spine

    • William C. Lauerman, Steven C. Scherping Jr, Sam W. Wiesel
    Pages 271-322
  8. The Shoulder

    • Brent B. Wiesel, Raymond M. Carroll
    Pages 323-351
  9. The Elbow

    • Scott G. Edwards, Brent B. Wiesel
    Pages 353-373
  10. The Hand

    • Scott G. Edwards
    Pages 375-399
  11. The Hip and Femur

    • Brian G. Evans, Mark W. Zawadsky
    Pages 401-434
  12. The Knee

    • Brian G. Evans, Mark W. Zawadsky
    Pages 435-449
  13. The Foot and Ankle

    • Paul S. Cooper
    Pages 451-482
  14. Back Matter

    Pages 483-522

About this book

Based on the successful formula of three previous editions.

Reviews

From the reviews of the fourth edition:

“This textbook is clear, concise, and very well written by Dr. Sam Wiesel and colleagues. It is very well suited to benefit all readers with an interest in the medical, surgical field of Orthopaedic Surgery. Ample illustrations accompany the text with helpful conclusions at the end of each chapter hinting at good outcomes for patients. I am happy to rec. the book to medical students, residents, and fellows.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, February, 2014)

“This is the fourth edition of a summary of all aspects of orthopedic surgery, including the basic science, trauma, arthritis, tumors, sports medicine, and pediatrics. … The audience includes medical students, residents, family practitioners, emergency room physicians, and all other physicians involved in treating patients with musculoskeletal problems. … This is an outstanding publication for medical students and residents in all specialties related to the musculoskeletal system. … provide a summary of all musculoskeletal disorders. It is very well written with good quality illustrations.” (Riad Barmada, Doody’s Review Service, January, 2011)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, USA

    Sam W. Wiesel, John N. Delahay

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery

  • Editors: Sam W. Wiesel, John N. Delahay

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1389-0

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science + Business Media LLC 2011

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-1388-3Published: 05 October 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4419-1389-0Published: 10 September 2010

  • Edition Number: 4

  • Number of Pages: XII, 522

  • Number of Illustrations: 129 b/w illustrations, 32 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Originally published by W.B. Saunders 1993, 1997

  • Topics: Surgical Orthopedics, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

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Buying options

eBook USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Other ways to access