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, this volume has been considered the definitive orthopaedic text, integrating clinical knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders with the latest basic science research. Now in its tenth edition, the book has been comprehensively revised by a stellar team of international authors. This evidence-based text reflects the knowledge distilled from worldwide literature, clinical experience, basic science research, and various orthopaedic exit examinations. 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 reliable and up-to-date information on the musculoskeletal system.
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Introduction History of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical History and Examination Techniques Research Methods, Epidemiology and Statistics Musculoskeletal Structure, Function, and Healing Surgical Anatomy and Embryology of the Musculoskeletal System Bone Physiology and Repair Soft Tissue Physiology and Healing Central and Peripheral Nervous System Peri, Intra and Post Operative Care The Physiology of Aging Principles of Orthopaedic Pharmacology Basic Science Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology and Genetics Musculoskeletal Imaging Nuclear Medicine Biomechanics and Biomaterials Metabolic Bone Disease Developmental and Inflammatory Conditions Kinesiology Infection Trauma ATLS and Polytrauma Major Incident Management The Closed Treatment of Common Fractures Principles of Operative Fracture Fixation, (AO) Shoulder Girdle and Humerus Fractures Elbow and Forearm Wrist and Hand Fractures Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures Hip and Proximal Femur Femoral Fractures Knee and Tibia Ankle Fractures Foot Fractures Spinal Fractures Pediatric Fractures and Dislocations Management of Infections and Non-Unions. (Complications) Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Assessment, Investigations and Screening Bone Dysplasias Chromosomal Disorders Metabolic Diseases Infections Neuromuscular Affections Paediatric Spine Upper Extremity Lower Extremity Adolescent Disorders Syndromes Sports Medicine Exercise Physiology, Epidemiology and Special Considerations Pathophysiology of Cartilage, Meniscus, Tendon and Ligament Essential Arthroscopic Skills and Concepts Shoulder Elbow, Wrist and Hand Pelvis, Hip and Thigh The Knee Leg, Foot and Ankle Musculoskeletal Oncology Pathophysiology, Molecular and Cell Biology of Tumors Clinical Evaluation, Principles of Biopsy and Staging Principles of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Bone Tumours Soft Tissue Tumours Metastatic Tumours Tumour Reconstruction Surgery Amputations Prosthetics and Orthotics The Spine History, Physical Examination and Investigations Pathophysiology of Back Pain Spinal Biomechanics Cervical Spine Thoracic Spine Lumbosacral Spine Scoliosis Spinal Instrumentation Complications and Management Thereof Non-Fusion Technologies Adult Reconstruction Surgery Arthritis AVN / Osteonecrosis Principles of Arthroplasty / Methods of Fixation Alternatives to Arthroplasty (Osteotomies) Upper Limb Primary THA Revision THA Primary TKA UKA Revision TKA Bone Conserving Options Ankle Arthroplasty Wear Strategies in Managing Infections Periprosthetic Fractures Other Complications Hand and Upper Limb Finger tip Injuries Tendon Injuries Nerve and Vessel Injuries Dupuytrens Tendonitis and Triggering Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthrodesis The Thumb Replantation and Microsurgery Nerve Compression Syndromes Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Injuries Hallux Valgus Lesser Toe Deformities Pes Planus and Pes Cavus The Diabetic Foot Neurologic Disorders The Rheumatoid Foot Nerve Compression Syndromes New technologies and best clinical practice Minimal Invasive Surgery (MIS) Computer Aided Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) MIS Meets CAOS Tissue Engineering Genomics and Proteomics Endocultivation Bone Antibacterial Peptides Selected Ethical Issues Occupation Related Illness and Compensation
