Orthopaedic problems account for over one third of all medical and surgical problems. Mercer's Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma provides all the information required by the senior trainee or qualified specialist to improve understanding and management of any given condition or disease in this area.
Since its first edition over 75 years ago, Mercer's Textbook of Orthopaedics and
Trauma has been the definitive orthopaedic text, integrating clinical knowledge of
musculoskeletal disorders with the latest basic science research. Now in its tenth
edition, it has been comprehensively revised by a stellar team of international authors.
The Editors have sought to create the ultimate orthopaedic text, which is evidence
based and an excellent source of information reflecting the knowledge distilled from worldwide literature, clinical experience, basic science research and various orthopaedic exit examinations.
Key features

Rewritten by an international team of Editors and Authors, including world- renowned experts in the various areas of orthopaedic surgery and trauma

New Trauma section included

2-colour presentation to improve appearance and readability

Key facts and evidence base highlighted throughout
Mercer's Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma will be invaluable to trauma
and orthopaedic surgeons at all stages of their professional lives. It will also be an
indispensable reference for clinicians, rheumatologists, primary care physicians and
many other health professionals who need a reliable and authoritative guide of up-todate,
defi nitive information on the musculoskeletal system.
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Completely rewritten, reorganised content, bringing the Mercer's name into the 21st century

2-colour presentation to improve appearance in view of stiff US competition

Truly international cast of Editors and Authors, including world-reknowned experts in the various areas of orthpaedic surgery and trauma

Chapters written to a standard template to bring a cohesive feel to the book.

Key facts boxes in each chapter provide the reader with key information they will need to revise for their exams.

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