Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Edition, is a comprehensive guide to the most commonly observed orthopedic problems in both adults and children. Whether utilized for study or for clinical reference, this concise and richly illustrated text is filled with focused information crucial to formulating accurate orthopedic diagnoses and treatment plans. Just as in the popular prior editions of this book, expert contributors introduce and explore each topic in depth. Chapters are full of specific, clinically relevant material and include multiple-choice review questions based on Board exam topics. Timely and dependable, Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery, Third Edition, is an indispensable reference for medical students, residents, surgeons, nurses, and physician assistants. Special features in the Third Edition include: -New case studies section -Recommended readings -More than two hundred figures, illustrations, and photos -Glossary of orthopedic terms -A focus on need to know information.