Kristian Gilmore

Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery Kristian Gilmore

The surgical field of medicine concerned with the conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system is known as orthopedic surgery. The human musculoskeletal system consists of the bones of the skeleton, joints, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, muscles, etc. It gives humans the ability to move as it is a system which provides form, movement, support and stability to the body. Foot and ankle surgery is a sub-field of orthopedic surgery. It deals with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disorders related to the foot and ankle. Ankle arthroscopy, laser surgery and amputation are some of the common surgical methods to treat foot and ankle disorders. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of orthopedic surgery and how such concepts have practical applications. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to orthopedic surgery. Doctors and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.