A simple case-by-case approach to the different types of orthopedic
fractures. The book has been written for residents, registrars, newly
qualified doctors and medical students, primarily targeted to those in
the fields of diagnostic radiology, orthopedic surgery and emergency
medicine. There are a variety of texts that exist but they lack simple
images and explanations from which a fundamental base of skeletal trauma
can be formed.
Some of the standard textbooks are still too advanced and lack the basic
knowledge. This book is divided into sections by anatomic location, each
containing a number of cases which includes a brief clinical
description, physical examination, followed by radiological images.
Several questions are then asked, including the most likely diagnosis
and followed by brief discussions on radiological findings and clinical
management. With this format readers can test their knowledge on
important orthopedic fractures as seen on a plain film. Furthermore,
they can integrate this information with the standard clinical
management involved with that specific disease entity.