Recent Advances in Orthopedics

This book is a comprehensive guide to the most recent advances in orthopaedics for practising surgeons and trainees.

Divided into seventeen sections, each chapter presents new developments in technology and procedures in all anatomical regions including hip, hand, knee, foot and ankle. The final part discusses recent advances in basic orthopaedic sciences, covering osteoarthritis, infection, degenerative disc disease, tendon repair and inherited skeletal diseases.

Edited by internationally recognised surgeons from the USA, with contributions from experts in Europe, the USA and Asia, this practical resource includes more than 100 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables to enhance learning.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to recent advances in orthopaedics for practising surgeons and trainees
• Covers all anatomical regions
• Internationally recognised editor and author team
• Includes more than 100 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables

Matthew S Austin MD
Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Gregg R Klein MD
Hartzband Centre for Hip and Knee Replacement, Paramus, New Jersey, USA