— Each chapter is concise enough so that a PGY1 should be able to read it in 2-3 hours.
— Each chapter is written by a junior author who is a senior resident, fellow, or just out of training and a second senior author with an established academic reputation. The junior author will ensure that the material is presented at the right level.
— Covers the basics of examination and the diagnosis and management of the most common pathologic entities.
— For common diagnoses, the chapters set out the typical presentation, options for nonoperative and operative management, and expected outcomes.
— Explains why and when to do procedures and leads into the how to do it of Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery.
— Outline format
— The General Principles section presents orthopaedic basic science in sufficient detail to prepare the resident for in-training and board examinations.