A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology

by Fred R. T. Nelson MD, FAAOS, Carolyn Taliaferro Blauvelt

Overview

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.

"...It will continue to serve as the go-to reference for individuals needing to access orthopaedic information to serve their individual audiences." Foreword by: Marc F. Swiontkowski,Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Feb 2015

• Understand basic science terms as they relate to clinically relevant issues.
• Clarifies terms used in injury and insurance claims with immediately neighboring relative terms.
• Find information quickly with chapters organized by topic for easy reference.

• Stay abreast of the latest terminology with new terms provided by contributors who are orthopaedic researchers from across the country and whose expertise provides current information on terminology and procedures.
• Understandable to the lay reader and the professional with new illustrations, formatting, and tables clarifying disease processes.
• Confer on the go with an easy-to-carry pocket size and online access to the complete text on Expert Consult, which also includes an enhanced eBook version at no extra cost!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323775908
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	02/04/2022
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.00(d)

Table of Contents

1 Classifications of Fractures, Dislocations, and Sports-Related Injuries

2 Musculoskeletal Diseases and Related Terms

3 Imaging Techniques

4 Orthopaedic Tests, Signs, and Maneuvers

5 Laboratory Evaluations

6 Casts, Splints, Dressings, and Traction

7 Prosthetics and Orthotics

8 Anatomy and Orthopaedic Surgery

9 The Spine

10 The Hand and Wrist

11 The Foot and Ankle

12 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

13 The Research Enterprise

Appendix A Orthopaedic Abbreviations

Appendix B Anatomic Positions and Directions

Appendix C Etymology of Orthopaedics

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All of the latest terms used in orthopaedics today!

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Charles R. Wolfe III, PT, DPT, DAC (U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, Inc.)
Description: This is a straightforward, easy-to-search comprehensive resource of orthopedic terminology. Currently in its eighth edition, it was first published 35 years ago and is updated about every five years or so, driven by advances in the field.
Purpose: As the field of orthopedics has evolved, so have all of the associated allied health fields, and with it, its terminology. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive reference for use by all in these areas. There are many encyclopedic medical dictionaries that service the entire spectrum of medicine and science, but this one specializes in the language of orthopedics in comprehensive depth.
Audience: This is designed to be of particular value to orthopedic interns, residents, nurses/technicians, medical office managers, medical transcriptionists, medical coders, and attorneys. Additionally, professionals involved in radiology/imaging, prosthetics, orthotics, and physical and occupational therapy will find this a practical reference. Students in all these fields also will find this useful during their studies. The authors developed the overall concept for this book and acknowledge the 23 contributors from many of the best hospitals and research facilities in the U.S. who assisted in this update.
Features: The book covers terminology related to general anatomy, surgery, fractures, dislocations, laboratory, evaluations, prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation, imaging, and regional anatomy specific to orthopedics. The organization by topic makes it very easy to find terms, even when readers aren't sure how a term may be spelled. Appendix C serves as a primer on etymology or the original meanings of words, which will assist readers in understanding this specialty. Tables, figures, and diagrams are in black and white. This edition includes significant online content.
Assessment: This is an excellent resource with timely relevance to the continuously evolving field of orthopedic medicine. It is unique as a reference dedicated solely to the terminology of orthopedics. I would have used this all the time when I was a physical therapy student. Now, as a seasoned practitioner, I will make room for this on my clinic bookshelf.

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"This is an excellent resource with timely relevance to the continuously evolving field of orthopedic medicine. It is unique as a reference dedicated solely to the terminology of orthopedics. I would have used this all the time when I was a physical therapy student. Now, as a seasoned practitioner, I will make room for this on my clinic bookshelf." - Charles R. Wolfe III, PT, DPT, DAC (U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, Inc.) Doody’s Score: 99 – 5 Stars! "This resource can guide individuals as they perform literature reviews, systematic reviews of that literature, meta-analyses, and other clinical investigations in the field of orthopaedics. This tool is straight-forward, easy to read, and comprehensive. It will continue to serve as the go-to reference for individuals needing to access orthopaedic information to serve their individual audiences." Foreword by: Marc F. Swiontkowski,Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Feb 2015

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