Concise System of Orthopaedics and Fractures.Concise System of Orthopaedics and Fractures By Apley AG, Solomon L. Guildford, England GU2 5AW, Butterworth Publishers, 1988, paperback, 330 pp, illus, $29.95 The purpose of this text is to provide an abbreviated review of orthopedics for the undergraduate student and the nonspecialist. The book is divided into three parts (general orthopedics, regional orthopedics, and fractures and joint injuries), which are subdivided according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. pathology or joint region. General orthopedics topics include basic principles of diagnosis, infection, rheumatic rheu·mat·ic adj. Relating to or characterized by rheumatism. n. One who is affected by rheumatism. rheumatic pertaining to or affected with rheumatism. disorders, arthritis, and necrosis necrosis /ne·cro·sis/ (ne-kro´sis) pl. necro´ses [Gr.] the morphological changes indicative of cell death caused by progressive enzymatic degradation; it may affect groups of cells or part of a structure or an organ. . Also covered are metabolic and endocrine disorders, dysplasia dysplasia Abnormal formation of a bodily structure or tissue, usually bone, that may occur in any part of the body. Several types are well-defined diseases in humans. , and tumors. The authors pay special attention to neuromuscular neuromuscular /neu·ro·mus·cu·lar/ (-mus´ku-ler) pertaining to nerves and muscles, or to the relationship between them. neu·ro·mus·cu·lar adj. 1. disorders, peripheral nerve lesions, and the basic tenets of bone surgery. Devoted to regional pathologies, part 2 briefly describes the most frequently encountered disorders and includes several patient photographs and radiographic radiographic (rā´dēōgraf´ik), adj relating to the process of radiography, the finished product, or its use. studies. Part 3 covers fractures, treatment of fractures, and specific joint injuries. The authors provide clear descriptions of the mechanisms of injury, the healing process, specific diagnostic tests, and the management of the disability. The many photographs, line drawings, and radiographic studies included throughout the volume are a valuable addition to the written text. The authors have met their objective to clearly and briefly summarize orthopedic problems and disabilities. This affordable book would make a good addition to personal and departmental libraries and could be used as a classroom text for entry-level physical therapy students. MaryAnn Clark, EdD |
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