Passport for the Orthopedic Boards and FRCS Examination

This textbook is based on the curriculum for US, UK, Canadian and Australasian Orthopedic trainees. It offers an in-depth summary of the knowledge needed to pass the boards and FRCS examination in Trauma and Orthopedic surgery. The focus is on basic information on every orthopedic subspecialty, including: surgical anatomy, basic sciences, adult reconstruction, pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle surgery, orthopedic pathology, the spine, sports surgery, upper limb, wrist and hand surgery, and orthopedic traumas. All sections are written by experts in the respective field and utilize a consistent bullet-point format, chosen to facilitate the learning experience and help readers memorize and organize knowledge. A clear and concise "take-home message" section precedes each topic, and key references are highlighted at the end of each chapter.

List of contents

ABOUT THE FRCS.- ANATOMY.- Upper limb.- Lower limb.- Surgical approaches.- SPINE.- Spinal trauma.- Tumours.- Infections.- Stenosis.- Disc prolapse.- Scoliosis (Paediatric and adult).- Back pain.- Ankylosing spondylitis.- Rheumatoid spine.- Spondylolisthesis.- Cervical spondylosis.- Kyphosis.- PAEDIATRICS.- DDH.- Perthes.- SCFE.- CP.- Neurofibromatosis.- Skeletal dysplasias.- Paediatric trauma.- Club feet.- Metatarsus adductus.- Congenital vertical talus.- BASIC SCIENCES.- Statistics.- Cartilage.- Bone.- Muscles.- Tendons/ligaments.- Meniscus.- Radiation.- Arthritides.- Metals.- Theatre design.- Traction.- Free body diagrams.- Gait cycle.- LOWER LIMB ARTHROPLASTY.- Hip replacement.- Knee replacement.- TRAUMATOLOGY.- Upper limb.- Lower limb.- Scores in trauma.- FOOT AND ANKLE.- Biomechanics.- Arthroscopy.- Arthritis.- Instability.- Hallux rigidus.- Hallux valgus.- Interdigital neuroma.- Neuropatic foot.- Rheumatoid foot.- Tarsal tunnel.- Lesser toe deformities.- Pes planus.- Charcot Marie Tooth.- ORTHOTICS/AMPUTATIONS/REHABILITATION.- Orthotics and braces.- Amputation.- Rehabilitation.- SPORTS.- HANDS.- Rheumatoid hand.- Tendon injuries (flexors/extensors).- Distal radial fractures.- Scaphoid fractures.- Kienbocks disease.- Trigger fingers.- Dupuytrens disease.- DRUJ and TFCC injuries.- Concepts of tendon transfers.- Carpal instability.- CMCJ thumb arthritis.- Wrist arthritis.- Carpal tunnel syndrome.- De quervain tenosynovitis.- UPPER LIMB.- ACJ arthritis.- Sub acromial impingement.- Cuff tear.- Cuff arthropathy.- Shoulder arthritis.- Shoulder rheumatoid arthritis.- Shoulder ON.- Calcific tendinopathy.- Frozen shoulder.- SLAP.- Shoulder instability.- Elbow OA.- Rheumatoid arthritis.- Instability.- Tendinopathies.- Biceps rupture.- Elbow arthroscopy.- Elbow arthroplasty.- ONCOLOGY.- Basic concepts (classifications, biopsy...).- Benign tumors (bone, cartilage, others).- Malignant tumors (bone, cartilage, others).- PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS.- Hip.- Knee.- Shoulder.- Spine.- Elbow.- Hand.- Foot and ankle.- Gait cycle.- GEMS.- What you will not find in the books but might be asked in the exam.- UP TO DATE REFERENCES.- Per topics.

About the author

Dr Cyril Mauffrey is Director of Orthopedic Research in the Department of Orthopedics, Denver Health / University of Colorado. Dr Mauffrey is strongly involved in publishing activities as Section Editor for the "European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology" as well as Deputy Editor for "Patient Safety in Surgery Journal". Dr Mauffrey has also already co-edited the book "External Fixation in Orthopedic Traumatology". Dr David Hak is Professor and Associate Director in the Department of Orthopedics, Denver Health / University of Colorado. Dr Hak has Medical Student and Resident Teaching Presentations at the University of Colorado. His AO (North America) Course Faculty and Presentations started in 1996 and are still ongoing as course evaluator or course moderator. Dr Hak also serves as the Editor in chief of the "AO North America News".

Summary

This textbook is based on the curriculum for US, UK, Canadian and Australasian Orthopedic trainees. It offers an in-depth summary of the knowledge needed to pass the boards and FRCS examination in Trauma and Orthopedic surgery. The focus is on basic information on every orthopedic subspecialty, including: surgical anatomy, basic sciences, adult reconstruction, pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle surgery, orthopedic pathology, the spine, sports surgery, upper limb, wrist and hand surgery, and orthopedic traumas. All sections are written by experts in the respective field and utilize a consistent bullet-point format, chosen to facilitate the learning experience and help readers memorize and organize knowledge. A clear and concise “take-home message” section precedes each topic, and key references are highlighted at the end of each chapter.

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“Summarises the required knowledge for the FRCS Orthopaedic exam in a bullet point format. … There are clear ‘take-home message’ boxes in each chapter highlighting important concepts. The bibliography in each chapter, with references from recent literature and textbooks, is extremely useful. The trauma section is nicely laid out with classifications and management options. … Passport for the Orthopedic Boards and FRCS Examination would undeniably be extremely useful as a revision tool for the exit exams!” (Syed S. Ahmed, boneandjoint.org.uk, August, 2015) 

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"Summarises the required knowledge for the FRCS Orthopaedic exam in a bullet point format. ... There are clear 'take-home message' boxes in each chapter highlighting important concepts. The bibliography in each chapter, with references from recent literature and textbooks, is extremely useful. The trauma section is nicely laid out with classifications and management options. ... Passport for the Orthopedic Boards and FRCS Examination would undeniably be extremely useful as a revision tool for the exit exams!" (Syed S. Ahmed, boneandjoint.org.uk, August, 2015)

Product details

• Authors: David J. Hak, Cyril Mauffrey
• Assisted by: David J. Hak (Editor), J Hak (Editor), J Hak (Editor), Cyri Mauffrey (Editor), Cyril Mauffrey (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.04.2013
• EAN: 9782817804743
• ISBN: 978-2-8178-0474-3
• No. of pages: 1089
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 244 mm x 58 mm
• Weight: 1826 g
• Illustrations: XI, 1089 p. 185 illus., 72 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; B, Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Orthopaedics, Surgical Orthopedics, Surgical orthopaedics & fractures