A manual of orthopaedic terminology

Classifications of Fractures, Dislocations, and Sports-Related Injuries -- Musculoskeletal Diseases and Related Terms -- Imaging Techniques -- Orthopaedic Tests, Signs, and Maneuvers -- Laboratory Evaluations -- Casts, Splints, Dressings, and Traction -- Prosthetics and Orthotics -- Anatomy and Orthopaedic Surgery -- The Spine -- The Hand and Wrist -- The Foot and Ankle -- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy -- The Research Enterprise -- Appendix: Orthopaedic Abbreviations -- Appendix: Anatomic Positions and Directions -- Appendix: Etymology of Orthopaedics.

In its 38th year, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology has been a companion reference for anyone who needs the most up-to-date terms, acronyms, and codes terms relating to clinical orthopaedics and research. Portable and easily accessible, this authoritative compilation categorizes and cross-references terms to enable those unfamiliar with orthopaedics to locate a term in its proper context. Unlike a traditional A-Z dictionary format, terms are organized by topic-facilitating faster search results with related terms appearing on the same or immediately adjacent page.