This textbook is based on the curriculum for US, UK, Canadian and Australasian Orthopedic trainees. It offers an in-depth summary of the knowledge needed to pass the boards and FRCS examination in Trauma and Orthopedic surgery. The focus is on basic information on every orthopedic subspecialty, including: surgical anatomy, basic sciences, adult reconstruction, pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle surgery, orthopedic pathology, the spine, sports surgery, upper limb, wrist and hand surgery, and orthopedic traumas. All sections are written by experts in the respective field and utilize a consistent bullet-point format, chosen to facilitate the learning experience and help readers memorize and organize knowledge. A clear and concise “take-home message” section precedes each topic, and key references are highlighted at the end of each chapter.

This book focuses on the precise needs of candidates preparing for the viva part of the FRCS, Int-FRCS, and Orthopaedic Board Examinations. With more than 600 candidates annually sitting for these examinations this volume is meticulously crafted to empower aspiring orthopaedists to excel in it. Structured for effortless comprehension, the book is presented in a reader-friendly format that facilitates effective revision. Entirely written by experts who have successfully navigated these examinations its authorship contributes to make it an invaluable resource for aspirant orthopaedists. This practical yet comprehensive book covers high-yield topics essential for passing the exams while also equipping readers with strategies to confidently address even the most unconventional scenarios they may encounter during vivas. This practical resource provides a structured and unparalleled approach to empower aspiring orthopaedists to excel in the FRCS, Int-FRCS, and Orthopaedic Board Examinations.

In today’s fast-paced world, orthopedic residents and fellows struggle to find the time to study for the board exams, prepare for the recertification exam, prepare for the Orthopedic In-Training Examination, prepare for teaching rounds, or just plain read. What is the best way to effectively prepare and study, if reading multiple resources can’t seem to fit into your daily schedule? The answer to your study questions (and study time!) can be found inside, Acing the Orthopedic Board Exam: The Ultimate Crunch-Time Resource Until now, there has been no single high-yield volume that summarizes the “tough stuff” on the orthopedic board and recertification exams. Acing the Orthopedic Board Exam: The Ultimate Crunch-Time Resource is meant to give an edge on the really tough questions found on exams, rather than be a simple review of the basics. Why you need Acing the Orthopedic Board Exam: • Carefully vetted board-style vignettes with color images • Comprehensive yet succinct answers using a high-yield format • Emphasis on key clinical pearls and “Board Buzzwords” Acing the Orthopedic Board Exam by Dr. Brett R. Levine fills the unmet need in board review by presenting time-tested and high-yield information in a rational, useful, and contextually appropriate format. Chapters include: • A compilation of general lessons learned from past test takers • “Tough Stuff” board review vignettes • “Crunch-Time” Self-Test—Time to get Your Game On! With its focus on pearl after pearl, emphasis on images, and attention to high-yield “tough stuff” vignettes you don’t know the answers to (yet), Acing the Orthopedic Board Exam: The Ultimate Crunch-Time Resource will help you ace the orthopedic board and recertifying examinations, look good on clerkship rounds, simply challenge you with interesting and entertaining vignettes, and take optimal care of your patients in clinical practice.

"The Guide To Pass The Final Orthopedic Exam" is the best review book which you can use to review the orthopedic knowledge that you had gained during your training years through the read of the classic textbooks of orthopedic surgery and trauma. However, when you are coming closer to the exam date (whether your board exam or your re certification), time is the most valuable resource you have and you need a book that can help you gain the most important facts in the lease amount of time. This review book is the book that you have been looking for. Key features in this book which distinguish it from all other review books in market are: - This review book is designed to help the reader review the most commonly asked facts in orthopedics in the least amount of time. - The bullet format used throughout the book will allow the reader to go very quickly through the book without having to spend too much time try to extract important facts from long paragraphs. - There are about 500 clinical scenarios in the book written in very concise format to help the reader understand the clinical relevance of the information provided.

Trauma for the FRCS (Tr+Orth) Examination is specifically designed to provide a thorough explanation of trauma topics trainees will encounter during the exam.

What do you need to do before sitting the written component of the FRCS (Tr and Orth) examination? Practice, practice, practice. Sadly the MCQs and EMQs in the actual examination are not this straightforward. This book will help the orthopaedic surgeon preparing for the written part of the examination to be ready to face the task ahead. The MCQs and EMQs appear in the same format as the examination and cover the syllabus topics. Divided into subspecialty chapters, including trauma and basic science, this book is ideal for use alongside a revision plan. The questions have detailed answers and selected references, arming readers with the knowledge they need to approach the topic correctly. Written by recent, successful examination candidates, this question-and-answer-based revision guide is ideal preparation for the FRCS (Tr and Orth) examination as well as being helpful for other postgraduate orthopaedic exams.

Up-to-date and comprehensive textbook on imaging of the foot and ankle. In the first part, the various techniques and procedures are discussed in detail. Individual chapters are devoted to: radiography, arthrography and tenography, computed tomography and CT arthrography, magnetic resonance imaging and MR arthrography, ultrasonography, and intra-articular injections. The second part documents the application of these techniques to diverse clinical problems and diseases, including: congenital and developmental disorders, trauma, tendon and ligament pathology, compressive neuropathies, infection, and the diabetic foot. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert, and a wealth of illustrative material is included.

This book provides a detailed clinical examination of various orthopedic joints. Each chapter covers the relevant anatomical aspects, as well as basic and advanced tests that can help to understand the patient’s condition and arrive at an appropriate diagnosis. The book includes a wealth of step-by-step illustrations, clinical photographs, algorithms and flowcharts to aid in decision-making. Written by established experts, concise and informative, it offers a valuable guide for all orthopedic residents, and for medical students.

This book includes a foreword by Nicola Maffulli, Professor of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Keele University School of Medicine, and Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary and City General Hospital, Staffordshire. The new structure of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) examination requires candidates to complete two papers in extended matching question (EMQ) and multiple choice question (MCQ) format. This invaluable revision aid contains a 'bank' of over 350 questions in self-test format. Comprehensive answers are detailed at the end of each section. With a focus on high-yield topics, students can choose use the resource in the early stages as an overview of the subjects, then later as an ideal exam revision aid. There's nothing else like it! Specialist registrars preparing for the FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) examination will find this an essential revision aid. It is also useful for Basic Surgical Trainees preparing for the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) examination.