TEXTBOOK OF ORTHOPAEDICS (PB 2023)

Orthopaedic surgery is one of the fast developing branches of medicine and many of the concepts of management change regularly. A book on the up-to-date concepts of diagnosis and management of orthopaedic trauma and diseases is essential even for undergraduate Students. As the National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced ‘Competency Based Medical Education’ in undergraduate teachings, a book that fulfils the topics and competencies prescribed by NMC with the modern concepts of orthopaedics is the need of the hour.

Salient Features:

The entire book is divided into 4 parts namely

1. • Part I: Trauma of Bones & Joints
   • Part II: Diseases of Bones & Joints
   • Part III: Regional Orthopedic Conditions
   • Part IV: Miscellaneous
2. Every chapter/topic begins with the competency relevant to the topic under focus
3. The textbook imparts sufficient practical knowledge on orthopedic trauma and diseases, while treating patients.
4. The text is presented in the bullet format for ease of understanding
5. Information provided in the book is lucid to comprehend the knowledge easily
6. Each topic ends with Points to remember which reflects the important information to be retained after reading the particular topic-
7. Simple illustrations introduced to act as a valuable guide to answer theory questions in the university examinations.
8. Mnemonics introduced as an additional aid to retain difficult terminology
9. Tables introduced wherever necessary to provide classifications
10. The textbook will also help and guide the students in cracking competitive postgraduate entrance examinations
11. The book ends with important chapters on Special Imaging in Orthopedics & Basic Practical Competencies