Lonnie R. Mercier MD
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The 5thedition of Practical Orthopedics is designed to teach orthopaedic surgery to physicians who are not orthopaedic surgeons. The text is divided i
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nto two sections. The first deals with musculoskeletal disorders by anatomic region. Subsequent chapters discuss in juries, infection, arthritides, and other common problems of interest including the radiologic aspects of orthopaedic disease. Completely updated, the 5thedition contains new sections on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and candid discussions on several controversial topics involving orthopaedic surgery. Thirty-one patient teaching guides for common orthopaedic disorders are also included. Fundamental concepts, treatment, and diagnosis are stressed throughout the book, providing readers with a solid foundation and review in orthopaedics The diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of disorders typically seen in office practice, as well as emergencies, are thoroughly covered 75 new illustrations help non-orthopaedists to understand the common - and many uncommon disorders they are likely to encounter New patient Teaching Guides for over 30 disorders - including lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoporosis - help patients to care for themselves
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