APLEY & SOLOMON’S CONCISE SYSTEM OF ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMA 5TH EDITION

Apley & Solomon’s Concise System of Orthopaedics and Trauma is firmly established as the leading
introductory textbook of orthopaedic practice and the principles of fracture and trauma management.
Praised in previous editions for the systematic approach, balanced content and easy-to-read style,
this fifth edition has been brought fully up to date under the direction of the new and distinguished
authorial team, while remaining true to the teaching principles of Alan Apley and his successor
Louis Solomon.
KEY FEATURES
Focused – on diseases and clinical signs with additional detail on anatomy where appropriate
. International – enhanced coverage of ‘global orthopaedics’ reflects the changing pattern of
musculoskeletal disease and trauma around the world
? Relevant – provides helpful guidance on simple procedures without unnecessary operative detail
? Readable – increased emphasis on concise presentation with handy alert boxes ideal for rapid
reference in the clinic or during exam revision
? Current – updates reflect developments in molecular biology, genetics and imaging technology
This fifth edition remains the first choice for medical students, trainee surgeons and other health
professionals seeking a convenient introduction to this large and complex subject and is a natural
precursor to the more detailed coverage offered by its larger parent, Apley & Solomon’s System of
Orthopaedics and Trauma.