Main description:

A much revised and redesigned edition of Adams's classic textbook on fractures. The trusted Outline textbooks, now celebrating their 50th year in print, are well known for being clear, comprehensive and concise and will appeal to undergraduate, postgraduate and trainee surgeon alike.

New edition of highly praised book with an established reputation
Well known for its clear writing style and logical classification of fractures
Basics of treatment are summarised in a useful appendix for quick reference and revision
Provides up-to-date surgical therapies as well as conservative treatment options

New author line-up
Clear new page format, using two-colour design
Extended artwork programme, now including two-colour line artworks, new radiographs, MRI and CT scans
Enhanced anatomical classification system
Advances in cell biology and molecular genetics
New chapter on osteoporosis, including fracture treatment in the elderly

Contents:

Introduction
Pathology of fractures and fracture healing
Clinical and radiological features of fractures
Principles of fracture treatment
Complications of fractures
Special features of fractures in children
Osteoporosis and fragility fractures
Joint injuries
Cervical spine
Spine and thorax
Paraplegia from spinal injuries
Shoulder and upper arm
Elbow and forearm
Wrist and hand
Pelvis and hip
Thigh and knee
Leg and ankle
The foot
Further reading
Index