Am. Acad./Orthopaedic Surgeons

Orthopaedic basic science; foundations of clinical practice, 3d ed. (CD-ROM included)

In this text/CD-ROM package, Einhorn (orthopedic surgery, Boston University Medical Center) explains the basic science needed to pass the Primary Certification or the Maintenance of Certification exams, covering the biology and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system as foundation of clinical practice. The book begins with basic principles of cell and molecular biology, the genetic basis of orthopedic disease, fundamentals of skeletal mechanics, and the science supporting the applications of the biomaterials used in orthopedic procedures. This is followed by updates on the physiology of individual musculoskeletal tissues and the way diseases and injuries affect those tissues. There is also a chapter on evidence-based orthopedics and the issues surrounding research design, analysis, and its critical appraisal. The book can be used as a text in orthopedic residency programs. The CD-ROM, new for this third edition, presents clinical cases and their scientific basis. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Pathophysiology of orthopaedic diseases.

This resource is intended for residents and orthopedic surgeons. Each chapter details the history, incidence, biologic cause, genetic characteristics, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, imaging findings, histological features, and management of an orthopedic disease or condition. Twenty-three conditions are covered, including tuberculosis of bones and joints, anterior poliomyelitis, synovial chondromatosis, Langerhands cell histiocytosis, fibrous dysplasia, and scurvy. Treatment is discussed in the broadest scope, focusing on medical treatments, with orthopedic surgical treatment described in general terms only. B&w photos, X-rays, and medical images are included on almost every page. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)