Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the musculoskeletal system, this updated volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. Joseph Iannotti, Richard Parker, Tom Mroz, Brendan Patterson, and other experts from the Cleveland Clinic, Spine and Lower Limb, Part 2 of Musculoskeletal System, Volume 6, integrates core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences with common clinical correlates across health, medical, and surgical disciplines. Classic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging continue to bring medical concepts to life and make this timeless work an essential resource for students, clinicians, and educators.
- Provides a highly visual guide to the spine; pelvis, hip, and thigh; knee; lower leg; and ankle and foot, from basic science and anatomy to orthopaedics and rheumatology.
- Covers new orthopaedic diagnostics and therapeutics from radiology to surgical and laparoscopic approaches.
- Shares the experience and knowledge of Drs. Joseph P. Iannotti, Richard D. Parker, Tom E. Mroz, and Brendan M. Patterson, and esteemed colleagues from the Cleveland Clinic, who clarify and expand on the illustrated concepts.
- Compiles Dr. Frank H. Netter’s master medical artistry-an aesthetic tribute and source of inspiration for medical professionals for over half a century-along with new art in the Netter tradition for each of the major body systems, making this volume a powerful and memorable tool for building foundational knowledge and educating patients or staff.
- NEW! An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 SPINECervical Spine
Thoracolumbar and Sacral Spine
Deformities of Spine
SECTION 2 PELVIS, HIP, AND THIGH
Anatomy
Physical Examination
Deformities of the Pelvis and Femur
Disorders of the Hip
Trauma
SECTION 3 KNEE
Anatomy
Injury to the Knee
Disorders of the Knee
SECTION 4 LOWER LEG
Anatomy
Injury to Lower Leg
Congenital Deformities
SECTION 5 ANKLE AND FOOT
Anatomy
Fractures and Dislocations
Common Soft Tissue Disorders
Deformities of the Ankle and Foot
Infections and Amputations
Authors
Joseph P Iannotti Chairman, Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic InstituteThe Cleveland Clinic. Richard Parker Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic. Tom Mroz Chair, Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Institute, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Brendan Patterson Chair, Orthopaedic Department, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Abby Abelson Chair of Rheumatologic an Immunologic Disease Department, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
