A Practical Approach to Orthopedic Medicine, (Hardcover)

Orthopedic medicine studies the pathology, treatment and rehabilitation of traumatic injuries and disorders afflicting the musculoskeletal system. Sub-specialties of this particular branch of medicine include surgical sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, shoulder and elbow surgery, spine surgery, hand surgery, etc. Internal and external implants are available for repairing severe injuries and biomaterials are especially used to avoid graft rejection of the device by the body. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of orthopedic medicine and surgery. Researchers and students in this field will be greatly assisted by this book.