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Exams for assessment of the knowledge accrual only serve as intermediary to assess the candidate's worthiness of his acquired knowledge that can help humankind in future in the faculty. The current edition aims to help students format the answers and quickly revise the important aspects of theoretical knowledge asked in orthopedic examinations. The questions have been taken from previous year papers so that the students can get a hold of the type of questions asked and the correct answers to them.

•Beneficial to residents, fellows of radiology, and practicing radiologists in their day-to-day work. •Detailed content covering tremendous conditions, in this manner giving the reader a chunk of wealthy information of the subject. •Most up-to-date information covering a wide range of maladies. •Integrates fundamental concepts and updated logical as well as medical-related information of radiology. •Includes high-quality figures, tables, flowcharts, and photos to make strides in the learning of the reader.

•All high yield topics in a single book for quick revision of all subjects. •Color images of important topics added for solving picture-based questions in exams. •The topics have been arranged in the same order as given in the standard textbooks, which will help you memorize them efficiently. •Adequate explanations have been provided for each topic. •Contains 5 years of AIIMS entrance exam questions and 3 years of INI-CET questions. •All important tables and concepts have been included in this book. •Covers all updates, mnemonics, sticky notes, and cheat sheets for easy learning.

There are three segments in this book, which are as follows: Image-based MCQs: Contain image-based questions from June 2014 to till January 2023. Old pattern MCQs: Contain MCQ bank from 2002 to till December 2018. New pattern MCQs: Contains MCQ bank from June 2019 to till January 2023. To maintain a balance between the number of pages and the content, lengthy explanations has been avoided. For straight forward answers, there are no explanations at all, whereas for tricky/clinical cases + image-based questions, important tips are mentioned, so as to help in understanding the concept.

The book has been written in a simplified manner. It covers 102 common pediatric signs and symptoms. Each sign and symptom is elaborated methodologically. It starts with a short introduction which includes the meaning of sign and symptom, prevalence in practice, common points to be covered during collecting information from parents, analysis of data and probable etiology. Common causes for each sign and symptom are enlisted. They are arranged in the sequence of seeing on the practice to highlight their clinical importance and not grouped as system wise. The most common causes are kept first, then less common and rare ones at the last. Very rare causes are not included in the list to maintain the interest of the reader and to avoid undue length of the manuscript. Plenty of tables and clinical photographs are included for easy retrieval of information and good visual impression. Most of clinical photographs are of our own patients.

This manual is not a replacement for textbooks. It is just to make your life easy. It is a culmination of the most important points on a topic from multiple sources to help you review topics rapidly months, days, hours and even minutes before the examinations. It serves as a supplementary tool to aid your understanding and preparation. My recommendation is to read each topic in this manual after studying the corresponding topic in your textbook.

•The NEET PG: The Next Level of Preparation book is a compilation of all the topics, spanning all 19 subjects, that you need to revise before you enter the examination hall. •It will help you attempt most of the questions and make sure you do not make silly mistakes in easy questions (90% of the questions are like that!!). •It makes sure that you have the time to revise all subjects equally. •A balanced revision is the key before any examination and there are no extra marks for solving the most difficult questions. •Every attempt has been made to include all important concepts and facts without overburdening the student.

The Recent Advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology is scheduled to be the third volume in an ongoing series, which seeks to address a much felt lacuna in postgraduate teaching. Aimed primarily at postgraduate students and residents, this book is a collection of focused articles from much sought after teachers and authors who bring decades of experience and expertise in their respective fields. Typically, students only receive a short period of study leave prior to the examinations during which, precious time is lost scouring for resources and locating updated guidelines, research papers and evidence on topics of thematic interest. Hence, the authors address this paucity with this textbook series, which aims to unite senior, respected and stalwart postgraduate teachers from all over India who have been mentors and guides to generations of students. Each chapter focuses on traditional concepts as well as the most modern updated evidence on the issues at hand.

The basis of clinical diagnosis and treatment plan is entirely dependent on the art of history taking and good clinical examination. This book depicts the approaches used by an orthopedician to arrive at a right diagnosis based on the problems present by patients. Most of the clinical tests are demonstrated with colorful illustrative images. This book is a ready reference for practicing orthopedic surgeons and trainees.

The NNF (National Neonatology Forum) Clinical Protocols in Perinatology is a practical and composite book for the diverse health professionals taking care of mothers'fetuses and neonates. The book is a testimony to the perinatal approach which should be followed to achieve better outcome of the mother and baby dyad. This book comprised of 7 sections that include fetal well-being, fetal disorder, maternal medical illness and fetal effects, obstetric conditions and fetal/neonatal effects, congenital infections, delivery room management, and miscellaneous, which are further divided into 51 chapters. All the topics included are felt needs and faced in day-to-day life. The chapters are written in a lucid and user-friendly way. Each chapter starts with introduction and objectives and ends with chapter at a glance and key points. All topics are written by obstetricians and neonatologists to give holistic picture of the available knowledge. Important references are listed at the end for those who want to have more information on the topic. This book also included tables, figures, boxes and flowcharts in order to make the reading easy. The contents of this book will help postgraduates, practicing obstetricians, pediatricians and neonatologists.

In a nutshell, the third edition of Essential Orthopedics: Principles and Practice is a thoroughly revised edition. The revision and upgradation do not involve only the clinical text but even the grammatical and spelling mistakes are thoroughly corrected. The book has been revised literally word by word. Upgradation of clinical knowledge involves incorporation of the latest developments that have made a significant impact on orthopedics.

This book is intended to help the students in framing and answering questions in orthopedics asked in theory examinations. The book is basically compiled on the theoretical questions asked in DNB examinations over past 10 years. This is also similar to pattern asked in the MS Orthopedic examination.

•Covers more than 200 common topics, what is expected from a postgraduate student during ward rounds and preparatory tests. •Contains a compilation of theory questions asked in MS and DNB examinations over the past 15 years, arranged topic-wise. •Standard textbooks have been refereed to compile the exhaustive list of classifications of upper limb and lower limb trauma, classifications of pediatric trauma, congenital and regional conditions of upper limb and lower limb, diagnostic criteria for various conditions, orthopedic formulas, and radiological lines. •Enriched with simple, easy to reproduce diagrams.

•Authentic questions of INI-CET with exact language and options including all image-based questions. •Fully coloured, thoroughly revised, updated from 20th edition of Harrison, 27th edition of Bailey & Love, 10th edition of Robbins, 13th edition of Goodman Gillman, 11th edition of Schwartz, 20th edition of Sabiston, 41st edition of Gray's Anatomy, 25th edition of Park, 30th edition of Harper, 25th edition of Ganong. •Thoroughly verified answers from subject specialist, faculty members of Dr Pritesh Institute and PG aspirants Explanations in tabulated form. •Covid-19 updates added. •Explanations incorporating only high yielding and relevant facts. •Highlighted important, golden facts and previously asked questions. •Controversial questions and image-based questions are handled with special care to clear the concept. •Explanations from latest editions of standard and most authentic textbooks. •Line diagrams to minimise tedious efforts. •Mnemonics for faster learning.

Neonatology is a unique specialty. Unlike adult or pediatric medicine, where specialist exists for each body organ and system. Neonatology remains a field where a general, multi-system knowledge base is essential. This book strives to provide this broad base of knowledge and offers an excellent introduction to state-of-the-art neonatal medicine for medical officers, nurses, fellows, pediatricians and neonatal care providers. Thus, a comprehensive text that provides an insight into the current practice of neonatal care in a user-friendly format.

This book contains unique chapters on communication skill, ethical and legal issues in practice, and diagnosis of death which are hardly found in other books. The special aspects of child health like Developmental assessment, Diet in young children, Anthropometry, and Growth assessment are covered very nicely. Besides all the systems, it also includes Newborn, Eye, ENT, Skin, and Musculoskeletal system examination. A chapter on Common procedures is relevant to daily practice. The book has been made self-explanatory by many original clinical pictures and tables.

•The book is most Authoritative and updated resource for trainees, experienced radiologists and imaging technologists. •It presents key facts in the form of tables and boxes. •Covers most recent issues and other important problems not included in the last edition such as Genomics, Radiogenomics, Texture analysis, Safety of Gadolinium(GD)-based contrast, Pediatric Interstitial lung disease(ILD), Pediatric Budd-Chiari syndrome, and pediatric head & neck Imaging. •It not only provides an update on all main imaging modalities, viz. CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Digital Radiography, but also the trending topics. •Four new chapters and several new images have been added to make it richly illustrative.

Designed for medical students which will help them to understand various facts in nutrition such as positive and negative aspects of nutrition, feeding and various other nutritional factors. Basics of x-rays and radiological features of various clinical conditions are discussed in detail. Indications, contraindications and adverse effects of various medicine and vaccines are discussed in detail. Mnemonics for easy remembrance and recollection.

The book provides relevant viva voce reading material for preparation for most of the orthopedic cases given in a standard practical evaluation. The third edition aims to improve the preparation of students for practical examination. A new chapter on reading an X-ray has been added along with the addition of new cases like tuberculosis of knee joint, foot drop, and deltoid contracture. Lots of questions with relevant answers have been added for hip cases. All these are amply supplemented with adequate figures.

The aim of this Textbook of Pediatric Radiology is to provide valid and vibrant information to practicing pediatricians at all levels especially who are dealing with level one care. Recent growth in the field of diagnostic radiology has dramatically increased the complexity of this field. Diagnostic imaging has become widely available and plays an increasing role in diagnosis and therapy. This book consists of 8 chapters, which include X-ray imaging in children, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, bone and metabolic diseases, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, neonatology, and interesting case scenarios. The approach in this book provides an effective and cost containing evaluation in a medical environment beset with financial constraints and unfamiliar imaging modalities. The content of this book will be able to approach sick children professionally with skill and confidence.

• Seventh book of Partha's Series for Pediatric and Adolescent Practice.

•A comprehensive, most up-to-date and state-of-the-art book with a focus on relevance in India and its neighboring countries. Eminently covering MCI curriculum/syllabus and postgraduate entrance examination course. •Rational division of the contents in 11 Sections. •Profusely illustrated with hundreds of illustrations {clinical photographs, diagrams and flowcharts/ algorithms), boxes and tables. A brand new Section comprising 12 crisp chapters on Pediatric Emergencies and Intensive Care. •Pearls include MCQs and Clinical Problem-solving reviews at the end of most chapters for self-assessment. •Tailor-made and student-friendly textbook with down-to-earth presentation and easy-to-understand descriptions. •Color design allowing easy location of key content. •An excellent and comprehensive Index facilitating easy and speedy access to and retrieval of the requisite information.

In the book, the focus is on “The differential diagnosis of symptoms and signs”. Common clinical conditions from various systems are included. It is taken care for each topic to have a format of brief introduction with definition as applicable, enumeration of the differential diagnosis in text, box, table, and figure format as needed, explanation of differentiating each condition based on history, clinical features and investigations leading to particular diagnosis. Wherever possible algorithmic approach been adopted. Where it is essential, illustrations have been incorporated. Each chapter ends with important references for further reading. As the emphasis is on differential diagnosis, treatment aspects are not included as a conscious decision.

The aim of this book is to focus on practical orthopedics—biological options and simpler techniques for common disorders. The field of orthopedics has grown to be a vast field with so many subspecialties as the parts of the musculoskeletal system and more. This book comprised of 2 sections that include general orthopedic conditions and regional orthopedic conditions, which are further divided into 19 chapters. This book appropriately covers the fundamental principles of orthopedics and its practical applications. This book contains collective expertise of the author regarding the care and treatment of common orthopedic disorders, with moderate infrastructure facilities available in most of the hospitals in the Indian Subcontinent. The information is provided about basic pathology, clinical features, diagnostic methodologies and treatment options. The text is richly supplemented by illustrations for better understanding. Affordable and effective treatment options are described keeping in view the societal preconditions.It would be a very useful book for new entrants and young orthopedic surgeons before they get exposed to the market-driven orthopedics. It will serve as a good guide to all medical practitioners who are engaged in the care of musculoskeletal disorders.

Authentic questions of AIIMS with exact language and options including all image-based questions Fully coloured, thoroughly revised, updated from 20th edition of Harrison, 27th edition of Bailey & Love, 9th edition of Robbins, 12th edition of Goodman & Gilman, 11th edition of Schwartz, 20th edition of Sabiston, 41st edition of Gray's Anatomy, 25th edition of Park, 30th edition of Harper, 25th edition of Ganong. Thoroughly verified answers from subject specialist, faculty members of Dr Pritesh Institute and PG aspirants. Explanations in tabulated form. Explanations incorporating only high yielding and relevant facts. Highlighted important, golden facts and previously asked questions. Controversial questions and image-based questions are handled with special care to clear the concept. Explanations from latest editions of standard and most authentic text books. Line diagrams to minimise tedious efforts. Mnemonics for faster learning.

The book adequately covered each region, from anatomy to the latest advances in surgical management. There is a lot of emphasis on basic principles and clinical examination. This book eliminates the need to refer to a separate book on clinical skills. It addressed controversies without bias and the sections on ‘Recent Advances'is updated with current literature. The sections on ‘Congenital Anomalies and Trauma'are a pleasure to go through. All recent classifications have been included and topics, like ‘Scaphocapitate Fracture Syndrome,'have been explained in a lucid and clear manner. There are additions of some new techniques like arthroscopy as well as arthroplasty written by experts in those fields. A section on ‘General Surgery'is given which would rival any general surgery textbook, means a student has to deal with one less book. The information is with special reference to the orthopedic students, so that this extra nonetheless essential knowledge is easy to grasp. The real surprise, however, is the chapter on the Spine. Dr Biswas has truly done justice to this complicated and difficult topic

The aim of this book is to focus on the protocols in neonatology. The Protocols in Neonatology is a practical book for newborn healthcare providers-pediatricians, fellows, nurses and postgraduates involved in day-to-day care of well and sick newborns. The book Protocols in Neonatology continues to retain its original sections with a new added section on interpretation. The protocols have been thoroughly revised and updated. The contents have been made more concise, precise, and evidence based. This book comprised of 7 sections, which include clinical approach to sick newborn, care of well newborn, care of preterm/low birth weight/high risk newborn, neonatal dilemmas, specific therapies, interpreting tests, miscellaneous topics, which are further divided into 82 chapters. This book will serve as an important bedside guide to diagnostic and therapeutic decision making in neonatal intensive care and stabilization units and serve as a valuable tool for all of us involved in delivering care to the newborns.

First book of its own on practical orthopaedics for postgraduate students and residents Includes over 700 self-explanatory photographs and line arts and many boxes for quick revision of important topics. Contains important questions and answers commonly asked by examiners in ward round and table viva. Includes comprehensive and reproducible description of orthopaedic radiographs and related facts. Includes details of orthopaedic instruments and implants and their uses. Gives the basic understanding of orthosis and prosthesis for proper rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients. Common surgical approaches frequently asked in viva-voce. Gives brief account over operation theatre principles and sterilization. Covers steps of common orthopaedic surgeries. A ready reckoner before entering the examination.

• Overview of entire orthopaedic text, which is required for theory and practical knowledge. • Contains all essential topics, which are important for undergraduate reading and knowledge. • Not-so-relevant information for undergraduate teaching has been filtered out from the book to keep the content relevant, precise, and readable. • The entire text is divided into two parts: trauma and cold orthopaedics for easy understanding. • Supplemented with relevant figures, diagrams, flowcharts and radiographs. • In most conditions, the treatment is mentioned in form of an algorithm along with text description for easy understanding and writing in examinations. • Includes plenty of revision boxes highlighting Important Facts, Notes, and Points-to-Remember. • Every disease starts with brief anatomy, followed by pathology, clinical features, diagnosis, investigations and treatment. • Can also be useful for postgraduates to brush up the orthopaedics at the basic level.

•Gold standard book for PGMEE preparation. •Authentic questions of AIIMS PG entrance examination. •Contains image-based questions. •Includes Special AIIMS Pattern Questions. •Question Paper of AIIMS November 2018 given in full color in the beginning. •Fully coloured, thoroughly revised, updated from Harrison 20th/e, Bailey & Love 27th/e, Robbins 9th/e, Goodman Gilman 12th/e, Schwartz 10th/e, Sabiston 20th/e, Gray's Anatomy 41st/e, Park 25th/e, Harper 30th/e and Ganong 25th/e. •Thoroughly verified answers from subject specialist, faculty members of Dr Pritesh Institute and PG aspirants. •Explanations in tabulated form. •Explanations incorporating only high yielding and relevant facts. •Highlights important, golden facts, and previously asked questions. •Controversial questions and image-based questions are handled with special care to clear the concepts. •Line diagrams to minimise tedious efforts. •Mnemonics for faster learning.

The book represents a substantial revision and reorganization of the text based on a complete review of the field of pediatrics. Efforts have also been made to keep a balance with incorporation of the curricular needs of the undergraduates, postgraduates and teachers in pediatrics. This edition has 239 chapters arranged in 21 major sections. The entire contents of the textbook are reorganized to provide relevant clinical information and national priorities at one site. All the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated in a lucid and readable style and have undergone a three-tier review and edit process.

The new edition has been thoroughly and updated. It is the trusted book for FMGE/ MCI Screening examination. There are 5 segments in this book, which are Image Based MCQs, Important Images, Important Tables, MCQs with Short Explanations, and Quick Review Points. Subject grading has been done as to which subjects are most important and should be read with priority.

The third edition of Final Edge is a simulator for your clinical mind and exclusively designed to give you the final edge over intense competition. The book is a compilation of all the possible clinical scenarios which have been asked in various examinations and may be repeated in the future. This book provides a comprehensive and easy-to-grasp insight into the world of image-based questions. The new pattern of examination has loads of image-based MCQs, creating an unpredictable atmosphere and doubts in even the best of brains. This compilation is dedicated to all those young inquisitive minds, who have endured all the long study hours, feeling of despair and finally, relief when the results are out.

This book “Pediatric Pictorial Interrogative Reckoner”, as its very name suggests, is a path breaking venture to understand pediatrics in a creative, innovative and engaging format. This book consists of 97 chapters, which include acanthosis nigricans, adolescent gynecomastia, amniotic band syndrome, ankyloglossia, ataxia telangiectasia, choledochal cyst, congenital duodenal atresia, congenital esotropia, congenital rubella syndrome, dental caries, ectodermal dysplasia, erythema multiforme, fanconi anemia, febrile urticaria, griscelli syndrome, henoch-schonlein purpura, herpes zoster infection, hand–foot–mouth disease, hunter's disease, iron deficiency anemia, lamellar ichthyosis, mitral stenosis, necrotizing fasciitis, nutritional rickets, purpura fulminans, renal tubular disorders, staphylococcal scalding skin syndrome, tuberculous lymphadenitis with sinus, turbinate hypertrophy, cardiac causes of stridor and dysphagia, and waardenburg syndrome. This book is a collection of pictorial display of various clinical conditions which can provide as insight in the clinical analysis and rational management. This book will be of great assistance to the practicing pediatricians to solve common to not-so-common conditions and at the same time educate and placate parents'concerns and anxieties.

The aim of this book is to focus on the atlas and synopsis of neonatology. Atlas and Synopsis of Neonatology is a highly illustrated collection of over 250 neonatal topics, with up-to-date information on common and uncommon medical conditions seen in clinical practice. This book is divided into 8 sections, which include normal newborn, clinical phenomenon, skin disorders, infections, systemic disorders, associations, malformations and genetic disorders, iatrogenic disorders, and miscellaneous. Each topic provides information on aetiopathogenesis, clinical features, investigations, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for the disorder in question. Enhanced by 430 full color photographs, atlas and synopsis of neonatology is a valuable resource for all neonatal health care providers. The synthesis of clinical pictures and relevant details will help the reader to learn, relearn and unlearn the art and science of clinical neonatology.

• Aims to combine the rational approach to patient care and the sharing of expert knowledge and surgical techniques • It is the amalgamation of authors from various regions of the globe and this provides a combination of varied views to create a document that can provide excellent advice to novice as well as senior surgeons • Divides into six sections—the first section on Science of Arthroplasty introduces the essential basics and core concepts of arthroplasty along with concepts needed for pre- and perioperative management of all arthroplasty patients. • Second section covers the surgical procedures as well as management algorithms for simple including complex primaries including severe deformities. • Third section covers all the recent advances as well as technical guide to complex situations in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA). • The next two sections focus on primary total hip replacement (THR) and revision THR and provide an excellent overview of every aspect of these surgeries. • Sixth section is focused on prosthetic joint replacement and is contributed by the group who are world renowned for their work in the area • It is written in a fluid format with abundant use of images and pictures • Covers the basics and the complex areas of arthroplasty along with recent advances.

•A genre-establishing book, created by 50 Section Editors and more than 700 choicest faculties from more than 200 teaching institutions in India and abroad •New chapters added on Ethical Issues, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Microbiome, Dengue Vaccines, Antiviral Drugs, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Microcephaly, Infantile Tremor Syndrome and Drug Therapy for Rheumatic Disorders. •Pediatrics in all its complexity and comprehensiveness, covered completely in Three Volumes, 10 Parts, 51 Sections, and more than 600 Chapters with India-centric approach and solutions, edited by the foremost experts and doyens in their respective fields. •Systemic arrangement of the entire subject in 10 Parts; Starting from Introduction to Pediatrics, Basic Sciences, Intensive Care and Emergencies; moving on to problems of the Newborn Infant, The Child, and the Adolescent; and culminating with exhaustive treatise on Infectious Disorders, Systemic Pediatrics, and Social Issues in Child Health; followed by Annexures on Drug Formulary and Laboratory Values. •Inclusion of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (lAP) growth charts for children and adolescents (5-18 y), INTERGROWTH International charts for birth size and postnatal growth, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) food composition charts 2017, and recent data pertaining to child health from the Rapid Survey on Children (RSOC), National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4), and Sample Registration System (SRS) 2017. •For better understanding of Genetic and Genetic disorders in pediatric patients, case studies on the diagnosis and investigation of disorders are incorporated in orange-colored boxes. •Treatment of disorders is highlighted with yellow and green screens for texts, and tables/boxes, respectively. •Tables and boxes pertaining to evidence-based diagnostic recommendations are codded with pink color throughout the book. •Each chapter contains summary points- In a Nutshell, and suggested reading- More on this Topic. •Liberal use of tables, line diagrams, images, clinical photographs, illustrative figures, flow charts and algorithms in the main text. •A must for every postgraduate student and practicing pediatricians in India.

The new edition of this comprehensive, two volume set presents clinicians and trainees with the latest advances in orthopaedic surgery. Volume One begins with sections covering bone anatomy, physiology, pathology and diseases, followed by joint structure, function and related disorders, and basic sciences, with subsequent sections covering more specific topics such as paediatric orthopaedics, sports medicine, and shoulder. Volume Two continues the discussion on regional orthopaedics, covering the hip, spine, hand, foot and ankle. The second edition has been fully revised and includes new techniques such as stem cell banking, mechanobiologics, 3D bioprinting, metabolomics, and more. More complex and advanced concepts are presented in bullet point format and the book covers many questions asked in postgraduate examinations. A primer for orthopaedic trauma describing common fractures and their classification is included in this new edition, and 2500 clinical photographs, diagrams, tables and boxes further enhance learning. Key points Comprehensive, two volume set presenting latest advances in orthopaedic surgery Fully revised, second edition featuring many new techniques and technologies Features primer for orthopaedic trauma describing common fractures and their classification Previous edition (9789352501755) published in 2016

• An up-to-date, to-the-point and all-in-one package to tackle theory and practical examinations, as well as the current entrance examination pattern • Covers borderline topics in orthopaedics such as spine, polytrauma, metabolic bone diseases, arthritis, skeletal dysplasisas, brachial plexus plasy, thoracic outlet syndrome and soft tissue sarcomas in a simplified and complete manner • Includes a new chapter on Sports Injuries and their Rehabilitation, an upcoming speciality, as a separate unit with elaborate information on common sports injuries, their management and exercise prescription • Provides over 1000 well-labeled images, with similes, depicting all clinical and radiological signs in orthopaedics and the common instruments and the implants in use • Describes High-Yield Points at the end of every topic specifically targeting the current pattern of multiple choice questions (MCQs) • Contains a smartly prepared Practice Session covering all possible types of MCQs asked till date in various competitive examinations with answer references from the text • Gives Picture Quiz based on current trend for practicing image-based questions.

• Overview of entire orthopedic examination in a very simple and structured method • The first chapter deals with basic format, tips and know-how of orthopedic examination • The chapters describing the joint or system consist of basics of anatomy and function followed by common diseases of the area or system in question • Each chapter follows a standardized format which is easy to understand with details and nuances of history taking • Every test is described in a simple way with rationale for easy understanding accompanied by a self-explanatory picture • Each region/system examination has been provided with a proforma for easy recapitulation of the entire examination • Each chapter ends with a brief explanation of several common conditions encountered in that system in a standardized format for easy understanding.

• A multi-authored, concise and precise text • Presents systematic approach with updated contents • Provides know-how to prepare for OSCE: What and how to ask at each station? how to develop communication skills? how to perform focused evaluation? • Comprises of the discussions on focused history taking, focused clinical examination, emergency room assessment/stabilization, case scenario solving, drugs, instruments, imaging, interpretations (pictures, investigations), and observed station (procedure, counseling, etc.).

The aim of this book is to focus on the clinical orthopaedic diagnosis. Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, correction, prevention, and treatment of patients with skeletal deformities - disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin. Orthopaedic practice demands repetitive and complex decision making. All decisions are necessarily influenced by non-scientific considerations, such as limited facilities, patients'non-compliance, and financial constraints, as well as the current limitations of orthopaedic science. This book consists of 25 chapters, which include orthopaedic, examination of long bones, joints, shoulder joints, elbow joints, wrist joints, hand, spine, pelvis, low backache, examination of paralytic patients, hip, knee, ankle joints, foot, peripheral nerve injuries, bone tumours, mandible and temporomandibular joint, gross examination of head injury, gross assessment of chest injuries, advanced diagnostic imaging, and syndromes related to orthopaedics and traumatology. In addition to the clinical examination methodology, relevant clinical anatomy of the region being dealt with in a chapter has been described at the beginning of each chapter. The clinical pictures and X-rays collated over the life-time covers almost all orthopaedic diseases, deformities and traumatology. This book is recommended to be kept in all clinics taking care of orthopaedic diseases, disorders and trauma.

• The book has been thoroughly revised and updated • The multicolour format has seen great improvement • More clinical photographs have been added in the text for better understanding of the orthopaedic conditions • New surgical photographs have been put wherever necessary. This has been greatly appreciated, as it is a great boon for the physiotherapy students, for they seldom get a chance to witness live surgeries in their career. Getting an insight into the operative pictures with help them understand the treatment of orthopaedic conditions better, and this will make them better physiotherapists • Lots of new X-rays have been added to enhance and enrich their clinical knowledge • Plenty of orthopaedic techniques like reduction of a fracture or a dislocation have been shown for their understanding of the treatment of common orthopaedic conditions • All the attractive features of the previous edition like short summaries, mnemonics, anecdotes, etc. have been retained, as it has been very much appreciated by the physiotherapy fraternity.

• Updated information related to Pediatric Nursing. • Comprehensive matter. • Lucid language. • Complete preparation for examinations. • Questions and answers from each topic. • Learner friendly.

• Each and every chapter has been thoroughly revised and updated • New sections have been created • Good and explicit line diagrams • Autobiographical anatomy, mnemonics and anecdotes • Many new diagrams and new X-rays have been added • Lots of relevant clinical photographs have been added • For certain practical application in orthopaedics, such as reduction of a fracture or a dislocation, live practical steps have been used as illustrations • Global trauma is on the rise, hence a chapter on trauma • A whole new section on geriatric orthopaedics • Sections on common surgical techniques in orthopaedics, anthroscopy, arthroplasty, evidence-based orthopaedics have been liked by students and hence retained in this edition too.

• Since the latest edition of this book, there have been tremendous advances in the management of trauma as well as orthopaedics. In these 4 volumes, all the chapters have been updated with recent advances • India has population of more than 1.3 billion. With an experience of huge clinical material, many Indian authors have become trusted global authorities. They have contributed up-to-date chapters to this book • Many of the new authors represent the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. A number of them are excellent superspecialists • Organized under the aegis of the Indian Orthopedic Association, a major section of the text has be written by experienced expert Indian authors and some special topics have been authored by the masters in their fields abroad • In India, road-traffic accidents are shockingly high. Surgeons face with increasing number of complex trauma and its complications, such as malunion, nonunion, post-traumatic deformity and infection. With huge clinical experience, masters in trauma have contributed state-of-the-art management of trauma, which is an expanding branch of orthopaedics. Therefore, more number of pages are devoted to trauma section to cover the latest technology by masters in trauma • This book is an excellent reference book for consultants and a must for postgraduate students as it gives state-of-the-art information regarding management in orhopedics and trauma. Recent trends and need-to-know information in clinical examinations, pertinent and rehabilitation has been included which is of immense help to postgraduate students and consulting orthopedic surgeons • It has been designed to adequately cover all such conditions, which are wantonly missing from the Western textbooks. The discussion centers around the diseases and the problems peculiar to the developing countries and covers all such aspects • This textbook has gained its reputation not only in India but also abroad for including a variety of spectrum of orthopedic conditions, their approaches and solutions.

This book mainly focuses on Orthopedics and trauma for undergraduate medical students to understand and grasp the essential facts and thereafter prepare for the examinations. Orthopedics is currently gaining importance as we see the increasing numbers of accidents and trauma patients, and reconstructive surgery. The standard of demands of the patients is increasing, simultaneously, with the advances in the medical care field and they expect doctors to tell them every minute detail. Thus, it's important for the medicos of today to be groomed to face their patients with sound and practical knowledge and sincere honest approach. In this book, efforts have been made to keep medical students aware about the advances with emphasis on the core subject with diagrams and figures which are self-explanatory and practical. Special emphasis on neonates and children are provided with respect to different kinds of fractures and its effective management. The role of rehabilitation in the management of bone and joint injuries and diseases are enlisted in a separate chapter.

This unique technique book about total hip arthroplasty covers all aspects of surgical reconstruction of the hip in adults. This comprehensive text focuses on primary, complex and conversion total hip arthroplasty. This text is not meant to be just a reference and didactic text. The book is intended to be used as a clinical and surgical guide with step-by-step explanations of the various procedures and conditions. It is a reference to be used while planning and preparing for both routine and less common surgical cases. The book contains 18 chapters that are organized in a way that allows quick and easy access while preparing for a difficult and challenging case. The emphasis of the text is on technique and may fall short on the amount of references cited, but each chapter is accompanied by many images, radiographs and illustrations that help highlight the important points and skills demonstrated. The authors of the various chapters were invited to contribute their knowledge and expertise in the field of hip arthroplasty. The authors were selected based on their interest and skill related to the specific surgical technique illustrated in their respective chapters. Each chapter includes a thorough background of the specific technique as well as indications, contraindications, possible pitfalls and complications, and treatment options including both nonsurgical and surgical options. A step-by-step surgical technique is included in each chapter detailing and explaining the procedure in depth. This book is useful for hip arthroplasty surgeons.

Recent Advances in Orthopedics is intended to serve as a practical source for both the adult reconstruction surgeon in practice and in training. This edition is a detailed overview of the newest information in the specialty of adult reconstruction. It provides the reader with an informed perspective on the most pertinent “hot topics” in our field, written by renowned thought leaders. This edition explores bearing surface options, surgical approaches, pain management, implant selection, revision surgery, and joint preservation. Furthermore, we are excited to have contributions from internationally renowned surgeons in Europe and Asia. This lends a truly international perspective to this work and alerts the reader to challenges faced by adult reconstruction surgeons the world over.

This book, Partha's Fundamentals of Pediatrics, deals with pediatrics. The book is presented with the day-to-day management guidelines to benefit the practicing pediatricians and also family physicians who need to be updated on fundamentals useful for their practice. The book will, therefore, serve to be a reference volume for the undergraduates, even as they become practitioners of pediatrics, as a desktop-reference volume and ready-reckoner, because today's medical student is tomorrow's practitioner. The contents include a wide range of pediatric topics starting from pediatric care in developing countries, national rural health mission, history elicitation and physical examination, newborn care, growth and development, infant and young child feeding, community pediatrics, immunity, immunization and infectious diseases, systemic diseases of neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, hepatology and pancreatology, and nephrology. Hematology, oncology, endocrinology, genetics, allergy and rheumatology, and chapters related to allied subspecialties in pediatrics like ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, dentistry, orthopedics, learning disabilities, and many more have also been discussed.