Orthopedics

Author: Shi Qi Wang and Ming
Publisher:
Publishing Date: 2001-11-01
Features: The book is divided into eight parts, presented in two volumes. Part I is the General Introduction, which primarily elaborates on the development of orthopedics, etiology and pathogenesis, syndrome differentiation and diagnosis, examination methods, reduction and manipulation techniques, fixation methods, pharmacological therapy, exercise therapy, acupuncture therapy, physical therapy, and trauma first-aid methods. Parts II to VI respectively introduce fractures, joint dislocations, soft tissue injuries, internal injuries and internal syndromes, as well as bone diseases, covering a total of 356 different types of orthopedic conditions. Part VII on Orthopedic Biomechanics and Part VIII on Orthopedic Experimental Science provide commonly used scientific research methods in modern Chinese orthopedics. At the end of the book is an index of prescriptions. This book comprehensively and systematically discusses the essential content of orthopedics, with distinctive features in "Selection of Ancient Classics," "Modern Research," and "Commentaries." The book contains approximately 3.5 million words and over 1,000 illustrations, with the participation of more than 150 orthopedic experts from across China in its compilation.