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 pointsComprehensive guide to recent advances in orthopaedics for practising surgeons and traineesCovers all anatomical regionsInternationally recognised editor and author teamIncludes more than 100 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables