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by Johan Saunders (Editor)
Orthopedics is a branch of surgery that develops surgical interventions for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The treatment of musculoskeletal trauma, degenerative diseases, tumors, spine diseases, etc. is dealt within orthopedics. Knee and shoulder arthroscopy, laminectomy, lumbar spinal fusion, hip replacement, etc. are some of the common surgical procedures. Orthopedic physical therapy is a vital procedure involved in the diagnosis, management and treatment of orthopedic disorders and injuries. It is also concerned with rehabilitation for patients who have undergone orthopedic surgery or trauma like strains, sprains, etc. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of orthopedics. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies are examined in detail. In this book, using case studies and examples, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of orthopedics as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.
