Now in its fourth edition, this book is a reference source for the diagnosis and treatment of day-to-day orthopaedic disorders. Using illustrations and a logical presentation, the text aims to ensure quick and easy access to information on injury diagnosis and treatment. Divided into two sections, the first deals with muscoskeletal disorders organized by anatomical region. The second half discusses arthritides, infection, maxillofacial injuries, sports medicine, radiological aspects of orthopaedic disease and special topics of interest, including reflex sympathetic dystrophy, rotational and angular deformaties of the legs in children, and neuromuscular disorders. New topics to this edition include: back pain in pregnancy, episacral lipomas, the snapping hip, canes, crutches and walkers, controversies in orthpaedic surgery and myths in orthopaedics.