Description
A much revised and redesigned edition of Adams’s classic textbook on fractures. The trusted Outline textbooks, now celebrating their 50th year in print, are well known for being clear, comprehensive and concise and will appeal to undergraduate, postgraduate and trainee surgeon alike. . New edition of highly praised book with an established reputation . Well known for its clear writing style and logical classification of fractures . Basics of treatment are summarised in a useful appendix for quick reference and revision . Provides up-to-date surgical therapies as well as conservative treatment options . New author line-up . Clear new page format, using two-colour design . Extended artwork programme, now including two-colour line artworks, new radiographs, MRI and CT scans . Enhanced anatomical classification system . Advances in cell biology and molecular genetics . New chapter on osteoporosis, including fracture treatment in the elderlyTable of Contents: Introduction Pathology of fractures and fracture healing Clinical and radiological features of fractures Principles of fracture treatment Complications of fractures Special features of fractures in children Osteoporosis and fragility fractures Joint injuries Cervical spine Spine and thorax Paraplegia from spinal injuries Shoulder and upper arm Elbow and forearm Wrist and hand Pelvis and hip Thigh and knee Leg and ankle The foot Further reading Index
