Contents
Preface to fifth edition vii
Acknowledgement ix
Preface to first edition xi
14. Injuries to the lower limb 239
15. Sports injuries 283
Part 3 Orthopaedics
Part 1 Background knowledge
1. Introduction 3
2. History and clinical examination 9
3. Orthopaedic anatomy 33
4. Basic science in orthopaedics 45
5. Investigations 55
6. Methods of treatment 69
Part 2 Trauma
7. The principles of managing trauma 93
8. Immediate care and major incidents ...115
9. Methods of managing trauma 123
10. Injuries to the face, head and spine 145
11. Injuries to the trunk 167
12. Injuries to the upper limb 185
13. Hand injuries 221
16. Osteoarthritis 293
17. Rheumatoid arthritis and other
arthropathies 301
18. Bone and joint infections 311
19. Metabolic disease, dysplasias,
osteochondritis and neurological disorders 317
20. Granulomatous disorders and
tumours 335
21. Deformities in children 347
22. Disorders of the shoulder and elbow ..365
23. Disorders of the wrist and hand 375
24. Disorders of the hip and knee 393
25. Disorders of the ankle and foot 429
26. Disorders of the spine 445
Glossary 467
Index 473