TY  - BOOK
AU  - Nelson,Fred
AU  - Blauvelt,Carolyn
TI  - A manual of orthopaedic terminology
SN  - 9780323775908
AV  - RD723. M452023
PY  - 2023///
CY  - philadephia
PB  - Elsevier
KW  -  Guides et manuels
KW  -  Handbooks and manuals
N1  - includes bibliographic ,reference and index; Contents:
Classifications of fractures, dislocations, and sports-related injuries
Musculoskeletal diseases and related terms
Imaging techniques
Orthopaedic tests, signs, and maneuvers
Laboratory evaluations
Casts, splints, dressings, and traction
Prosthetics and orthotics
Anatomy and orthopaedic surgery
The spine
The hand and wrist
The foot and ankle
Physical medicine and rehabilitation: physical therapy and occupational therapy
The research enterprise
Orthopaedic abbreviations
Anatomic positions and directions
Etymology of orthopaedics

N2  - This indispensable publication consists of numerous informative chapters relevant to the musculoskeletal system including definitions, classifications, explanations of various clinical and laboratory tests, signs and maneuvers, and much more. The text reviews cast and splinting techniques, the essentials of prosthetics and orthotics, and basic anatomy. The chapters are amply illustrated and written by experts in the field in a simple and straightforward manner. The Appendix outlining common orthopaedic abbreviations is particularly useful for those exchanging messages via cell phone texting and other simple methods of communication. The index is easy to use and directs the reader to the relevant section quickly and efficiently"--Foreword
ER  -