Sports medicine including care of the athlete can be an exciting and unique aspect of orthopaedic residency training and beyond. Many of us develop a lifelong passion for helping athletes get back to competition, but, at times, the challenge of mastering sports medicine can be daunting. This book is written by health care providers specifically to help residents prepare to effectively manage conditions seen in athletes both on the field and in clinical situations.

In the US and Canada, medical school graduates wishing to specialise in orthopaedics undergo a five year residency training course in orthopaedic surgery. Orthopedic Residency Guide provides students with step by step advice to help them with successful enrolment in an orthopaedic residency program. Beginning with an introduction to orthopaedics and an overview of medical school, the following chapters guide applicants through the application process, interviews and preparation, rotations and electives, the ranking process and actual residency programs. The importance of research before and during residency and USMLE preparation are also covered. Written by internationally recognised experts from the USA, this practical book includes illustrations and tables to enhance understanding. Key points Step by step guide to orthopaedic residency for medical students Covers complete process from application and interviews, to rotations and ranking In depth coverage of importance if research and USMLE preparation Internationally recognised US authors

Orthopedic surgery remains one of the most competitive subspecialties in medicine. This “how- to” guide describes how medical students can achieve their goal of being accepted into an orthopedic residency program and how to thrive once there. What will you learn from Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success? • How medical students can achieve their goal of being accepted into an orthopedic residency program • How to succeed during and after your residency • Tips and pearls to maximize your experience • Budgeting your time • Peer interaction • Job placement • How to read a contract • How to decide between academic or private practice • Asset protection • Making the right financial decision Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success by Drs. Laith M. Jazrawi, Kenneth A. Egol and Joseph D. Zuckerman is the only book on the market that solely focuses on getting into an orthopedic residency or fellowship training program, excelling once you are there, and maximizing and obtaining the right practice opportunity for you. Providing easy-to-read chapters and quick reference materials, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of musculoskeletal care.

Orthopedic surgery remains one of the most competitive subspecialties in medicine. This "how- to" guide describes how medical students can achieve their goal of being accepted into an orthopedic residency program and how to thrive once there. What will you learn from Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success? - How medical students can achieve their goal of being accepted into an orthopedic residency program - How to succeed during and after your residency - Tips and pearls to maximize your experience - Budgeting your time - Peer interaction - Job placement - How to read a contract - How to decide between academic or private practice - Asset protection - Making the right financial decision Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success by Drs. Laith M. Jazrawi, Kenneth A. Egol and Joseph D. Zuckerman is the only book on the market that solely focuses on getting into an orthopedic residency or fellowship training program, excelling once you are there, and maximizing and obtaining the right practice opportunity for you. Providing easy-to-read chapters and quick reference materials, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of musculoskeletal care.

Written by leading experts from the Mayo Clinic, this volume of our Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials Series presents all the information residents need on hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstruction in adults. It can easily be read cover to cover during a rotation or used for quick reference before a patient workup or operation. The user-friendly, visually stimulating format features ample illustrations, algorithms, bulleted lists, charts, and tables. Coverage of each region includes physical evaluation and imaging, evaluation and treatment of disorders, and operative treatment methods. The extensive coverage of operative treatment includes primary and revision arthroplasty and alternatives to arthroplasty.

Winner of First Prize in Orthopaedics and Rheumatology at the 2008 British Medical Association Medical Book Competition Winner of Association of American Publishers Best Book in Clinical Medicine, 2007This landmark multimedia reference presents the most current information on surgical treatments of a wide range of injuries, from complex pelvic and spinal trauma to periarticular fractures and knee dislocations. For each injury, the authors guide the reader from the clinical evaluation, through the decision-making process, and to the surgical procedure. Each chapter provides a thorough review of surgical anatomy, streamlined discussion of the classification of the injury, the non-operative treatments available, and the indications for surgical treatment. Concise, step-by-step descriptions of surgical techniques are supplemented by carefully edited videos of surgical procedures on four accompanying DVDs, containing over 18 hours of video footage. Highlights of the book: Tips and Tricks summarize key points of each procedure for rapid review in preparation for surgery Exam Pearls describe injuries, incidence, indications for surgery, and possible complications and are ideal for board preparation More than 1,400 photographs, radiographs, and drawings illustrate techniques New Techniques sections cover the latest innovations for surgical management A separate table of contents for the four DVDs and shaded text boxes throughout the book enable convenient book-to-video reference Highlights of the DVDs: Narrated videos of entire surgical procedures provide a window into the operating room--an invaluable resource for residents and general orthopedic surgeons who do not perform trauma procedures regularly Coverage of state-of-the-art techniques such as locked plating, minimally invasive fracture fixation, advanced intramedullary nailing strategies, staged reconstruction of periarticular fractures, new techniques for hip hemiarthroplasty, surgical management of knee dislocation, including double bundle ACL and PCL knee reconstruction, and the use of temporary postoperative hinged external fixation Each DVD has been professionally produced and features high-quality audio, special effects, and multiple camera angles for each procedure Authoritative and comprehensive in its scope, this landmark text will be an invaluable asset in libraries of all orthopedic surgeons, residents, or specialists seeking a comprehensive and didactic reference.

This book is intended to assist any medical student interested in Orthopaedic Surgery. The book reviews the background data about match rates, how to optimize your application, home and away rotations, interview advice, and how to handle tricky situations. It is written by a current assistant program director and is aimed at all medical students, including those in their first two years os that they can get a jump on the process. It's a must have for M1's to M4's that are interested in Ortho.

Excellent resource of orthopedic knowledge. Easy to use note format - checklist character. Illustrations include x-rays and clinical photos that have previously appeared in examinations. Preface written by Jesse Jupiter (Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital) nad John Wedge (Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada) Useful to students and practitioners throughout the world.

The 4th year of medical school represents an important transition with new goals and expectations. Matching into orthopedic surgery residency is increasingly competitive. Performing well on orthopedic surgery rotations during the 4th year of medical school is critical for match success. The goal of this guide book is to help students ace their orthopedic rotations. Orthopedic Surgery Rotation focuses on practical tips for success from optimal study resources, key technical skills, and strategies for being a standout orthopedic team player. Each chapter is written by current orthopedic residents, who not only know from personal experience on how to excel but also are actively involved in evaluating the performance of 4th year medical students. “/div> divThis book will serve as tool to propel students to the next level and help them start their journey as orthopedists on the right foot.