Foreword

vii

List of Contributors

ix

Symbols and Abbreviations

xi

1

Introduction

1

2

Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology

37

3

Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System

75

4

General Principles of Care

113

5

Complications

185

6

Musculoskeletal Conditions

217

7

Elective Interventions

273

8

Musculoskeletal Trauma Care

305

9

Injury Management

355

10

Regional Musculoskeletal Injuries

335

Appendix

443

Index

445