A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology

Now completely updated regarding <b>the latest procedures, materials, devices, classification systems, and technologies</b>, <i>A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 9th Edition</i>, is an invaluable reference for anyone who needs access to the most <b>up-to-date terms, acronyms, and codes</b> related to clinical orthopaedics and research. This portable guide allows for <b>quick searches both in print and online</b>, categorizing and cross-referencing terms so that those unfamiliar with orthopaedics can 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. <ul> <li>Contains <b>extensive updates from cover to cover</b>, including new terminology and acronyms in all areas of clinical orthopaedics and research.</li> <li><b>Organizes information by topic</b>, helping you find related information quickly and easily.</li> <li>Presents basic science terms as they relate to clinically <b>relevant issues</b>, and clarifies terms used in injury and insurance claims with immediately neighboring relative terms.</li> <li>Features an extensive index, an appendix of ICD codes, clear writing and full-color illustrations, an appendix of acronyms, and tables clarifying disease processes-all <b>designed to make information understandable and easily accessible</b> to both the lay reader and the health care professional.</li> <li>Helps you stay abreast of the latest terminology with new terms provided by <b>contributors who are orthopaedic researchers</b> from across the country and whose expertise provides current information on terminology and procedures.</li> <li>Ideal for anyone needing a working knowledge of orthopaedic terminology-from the transcriptionist, insurance adjuster, or medical device salesperson to surgeons, radiologists, medical students, and those in physical and occupational therapy, operating rooms, general medicine, massage therapy, and much more.</li> <li><b>Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.</b> Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li> </ul>