The sections on clinical methods and diagnostic techniques have been expanded in particular, those on new imaging modalities.
Includes recent advances in minimal access surgery.
Includes expanded coverage of hip surgery, spinal surgery and reconstruction.
Includes a discussion of the role of genetics in the diagnosis of bone disorders.
A revised, two-colour page design now matches that of its sister title Outline of Fractures.
The extended artwork programme now includes more line drawings, new radiographs, MRI and CT scans.