A succinct and authoritative introduction to general orthopaedics and trauma for students and others involved in the care of the orthopaedic patient. Completely revised and updated, "Essential Orthopaedics and Trauma" second edition is illustrated with many completely revised halftones and two-colour diagrams. The key features include: emphasis on common conditions; illustrated with radiographs and two-colour diagrams; and emphasis on modern fracture treatment, joint replacement, tumour management, arthroscopic surgery.