This book is part of the LWW India publishing program. This program is developed for the Indian market working with Indian authors who are the foremost experts in their respective fields. Our Indian authors do research and teach at the most respected Indian medical schools and academic hospitals.

The book presents an authoritative yet simple exposition of the various disorders and injuries affecting bones and joints. It particularly emphasizes the presentation of these disorders in tropical and Indian conditions. This book makes an ideal text for medical and physiotherapy students. Post- graduates & practitioners would also find this book to be an authentic ready reference resource.

Key Features

• Large number of clinical photographs, X-rays, CT scans and MRI images to illustrate key aspects of the disorder
• Aetiopathogenesis and management procedures thoroughly explained and illustrated through suitable flowcharts and tables
• Detailed exposition of arthroscopy and joint replacement
• Patient management updated in terms of recent developments in orthopaedic practice
• Approach to patients during disasters explained in accordance with the &lsquoNational Policy on Disaster Management
• Chapter end summaries