A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology

A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology by Blauvelt, Carolyn Taliaferro. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780815127871.

Unlike the standard medical dictionary, the chapters in this text are defined according to areas of orthopaedic speciality. The concise format offers quick access and readily assists the reader in looking for specific names related to disease processes of surgical procedures. A complete reference for anyone working in the musculoskeletal area. Organised by subspecialty making it easier to see where terms fit with others in the area. Short introductions to each area that show how each chapter is organised. Covers terminology, definition, techniques, testing, surgical procedures, diseases and rehabilitation plus appendix of orthopaedic abbreviations. The eponymic disease terms include the ICD codes along with page references.