Orthopedics: Conventional and Modern Approaches

Orthopedics refers to the field of surgery which studies the conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. Some common orthopedic conditions include spine disorders, degenerative diseases, congenital disorders, sports injuries, musculoskeletal trauma, tumors and infections. Knee replacement is one of the most common procedures performed by an orthopedic surgeon. It is concerned with the replacement of knee joint to relieve pain and disability. It is usually done to treat patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The goal of modern orthopedics is to make surgery as minimally invasive as possible. The ever growing need of advanced medical treatments is the reason that has fueled the research in the field of orthopedics in recent times. The various advancements in orthopedics are glanced at in this book and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. Students, doctors, experts and all associated with orthopedics will benefit alike from this book.