Product Description

The 4th Edition of this highly respected book uses step-by-step medical illustrationsorganized in a unique "cartoon-strip" fashionand concise descriptions to depict the diagnosis and treatment of fractures, with an emphasis on conservative management. This user-friendly visual approach has made it easy for countless readers to master essential clinical knowledge. Improved illustrations and radiographs make every concept clearer than ever. The text reflects the recent trend towards operative management of fractures with new coverage of surgical principles and indications, and features meticulous updates throughout from new co-author Max Esser.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #468023 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 431 pages

Review
"...gives readers clear, easy-to-follow guidance." The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine, November 2002
is the fully updated version of McRae's text that has for many years been the standard trauma book for most junior emergency department doctors...It continues to be an excellent 'shop-floor' book for orthopaedic and emergency department senior house officers. I have no hesitation in recommending it and every emergency department should have at least one copy readily available." Hospital Medicine, April 2004

Book Info
(Churchill Livingstone) Manual/atlas written for the medical student. Combines concise text with halftone line drawings to present a step-by-step guide to the assessment and management of fractures. Completely revised. Previous edition: c1994. Softcover.

About the Author
Ronald McRae, (retired orthopaedic surgeon); and Max Esser, Othopaedic Surgeon, Cabrini Medical Centre, Victoria, Australia