The second edition of this book provides a practical guide to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in orthopedics for both the upper and lower limb. Extensively revised chapters provide detailed step-by-step instructions on how to perform basic clinical and surface, anatomy examinations on joints including the hand, elbow and ankle. The application of relevant surgical procedures and post-operative management techniques are also detailed. New topics covered include cruciate ligament injuries, and robot assisted surgery.

Orthopedics of the Upper and Lower Limb is an ideal resource for trainees and junior surgeons seeking an easy to follow clinical manual on how to successfully diagnose and treat patients with orthopedic disorders affecting both limbs. It is also of use to the experienced practitioner seeking a detailed resource on the latest advances in the field.

Features a step-by-step approach to help the reader easily assimilate the material Details the most recent advances in the field including 3D printing, robot assisted surgery and stem cell therapy Covers techniques used for both upper and lover limb surgeries

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Wasim Khan was awarded a MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship to complete his PhD looking at chondrogenesis in MSCs under the supervision of Professor Tim Hardingham at the University of Manchester. He was awarded the Syme Medal by the Royal College of Surgeons. Wasim Khan then completed an Orthopaedic Academic Clinical Training programme at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore and University College London, where he was a Lecturer from 2010-14 under the supervision of Professor David Marsh and Professor Tim Briggs. Wasim Khan has completed national (Bristol and Cardiff) and international (USA, Europe and Australia) clinical and research fellowships. He has authored over 250 papers, 50 chapters and 3 books. His areas of expertise are knee, trauma, orthopaedics, sports medicine, cartilage, meniscus, arthroscopy, stem cells, chondrocytes, chondrogenesis. K. Mohan Iyer did his MCPS (1971) from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai, India; MBBS (1971) from the University of Mumbai; D'Orth. and FCPS Orth. (1975) from the College of Physicians and Surgeons; MS Orth. (1978) from the University of Mumbai; and M. Ch. Orth. (1981) from the University of Liverpool, UK. During this time, he wrote three theses on fractures of the patella, excision arthroplasty of the elbow, and excision of the trapezium for carpometacarpal arthritis of the thumb.

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The Upper Limb.- Clinical examination of the Shoulder(basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Shoulder Joint.- The Arm.- Clinical examination of the Elbow (basic and Surface anatomy)with Special tests.- The Elbow.- The Forearm.- Clinical examination of the Wrist (basic and Surface anatomy)with Special tests.- The Wrist Joint.- Clinical examination of the Hand and Fingers(basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Hand and Fingers.- The Thumb.- Hand Infections.- Part II The Lower Limb.- Clinical examination of the Hip Joint (basic and Surface anatomy)with Special tests.- The Hip Joint.- Femur:Congenital deformities.- Clinical examination of the Knee Joint(basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Knee Joint.- The Leg.- Clinical examination of the Foot and Ankle (basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Ankle.- Sports Medicine:Sports Injuries - Upper Limbs.- Cuff tears / Tendinitis.- Dislocations / Instability.- Frozen Shoulder.- Sports Injuries - Lower Limbs.- Ankle Sprains.- Cartilage Damage.- Muscle Strains.- Meniscus tears.- Other Sports Injury.- collateral ligament injury.- cruciate ligament injury.- Advances/ Frontiers of orthopaedics.- Sports Medicine.- Sports Injuries - Upper Limbs.- Cuff tears / Tendinitis.- Dislocations / Instability.- Frozen Shoulder.- Sports Injuries - Lower Limbs.- Ankle Sprains.- Cartilage Damage.- Muscle Strains.- Meniscus tears.- Other Sports Injury.- Collateral ligament injury.- Cruciate ligament injury.- Advances/ Frontiers of orthopaedics.- Sports Medicine.- Sports Injuries - Upper Limbs.- Cuff tears / Tendinitis.- Dislocations / Instability.- Frozen Shoulder.- Sports Injuries - Lower Limbs.- Ankle Sprains.- Cartilage Damage.- Muscle Strains.- Meniscus tears.- Other Sports Injury.- Collateral ligament injury.- Cruciate ligament injury.- Advances/ Frontiers of orthopaedics.- Shock wave therapy in Orthopaedics.- Advances in Stem Cell Therapy in Orthopaedics.- Advances in 3D printing.- Advances in navigation and robot assisted surgery.

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The Upper Limb.- Clinical examination of the Shoulder(basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Shoulder Joint.- The Arm.- Clinical examination of the Elbow (basic and Surface anatomy)with Special tests.- The Elbow.- The Forearm.- Clinical examination of the Wrist (basic and Surface anatomy)with Special tests.- The Wrist Joint.- Clinical examination of the Hand and Fingers(basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Hand and Fingers.- The Thumb.- Hand Infections.- Part II The Lower Limb.- Clinical examination of the Hip Joint (basic and Surface anatomy)with Special tests.- The Hip Joint.- Femur:Congenital deformities.- Clinical examination of the Knee Joint(basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Knee Joint.- The Leg.- Clinical examination of the Foot and Ankle (basic and Surface anatomy) with Special tests.- The Ankle.- Sports Medicine:Sports Injuries - Upper Limbs.- Cuff tears / Tendinitis.- Dislocations / Instability.- Frozen Shoulder.- Sports Injuries - Lower Limbs.- Ankle Sprains.- Cartilage Damage.- Muscle Strains.- Meniscus tears.- Other Sports Injury.- collateral ligament injury.- cruciate ligament injury.- Advances/ Frontiers of orthopaedics.- Sports Medicine.- Sports Injuries - Upper Limbs.- Cuff tears / Tendinitis.- Dislocations / Instability.- Frozen Shoulder.- Sports Injuries - Lower Limbs.- Ankle Sprains.- Cartilage Damage.- Muscle Strains.- Meniscus tears.- Other Sports Injury.- Collateral ligament injury.- Cruciate ligament injury.- Advances/ Frontiers of orthopaedics.- Sports Medicine.- Sports Injuries - Upper Limbs.- Cuff tears / Tendinitis.- Dislocations / Instability.- Frozen Shoulder.- Sports Injuries - Lower Limbs.- Ankle Sprains.- Cartilage Damage.- Muscle Strains.- Meniscus tears.- Other Sports Injury.- Collateral ligament injury.- Cruciate ligament injury.- Advances/ Frontiers of orthopaedics.- Shock wave therapy in Orthopaedics.- Advances in Stem Cell Therapy in Orthopaedics.- Advances in 3D printing.- Advances in navigation and robot assisted surgery.