Orthopaedics

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Over the years, orthopaedic surgery has evolved into a vast specialty that is ever growing, with new technology, techniques, and implants. Computer-assisted surgery and minimally invasive approaches are current hot topics that are pushing the boundaries of what constitutes gold standard care for patients. This specialty touches people of all ages from all walks of life. The practicality and logic in decision-making and management appeal to today’s modern ‘orthopods’. Common paediatric orthopaedic conditions, such as developmental dysplasia of the hip and septic arthritis, can have serious consequences for the rest of the child’s life if unrecognized and so are represented in this chapter. Arthroplasty has been one of the true successes of the twenty-first century, and now over 160 000 knee and hip replacements are performed each year in the UK, revolutionizing the quality of life of patients with painful disabling arthritis. To be a good orthopaedic surgeon requires not only a wide knowledge base, but also common sense, logic, and practical skills. ‘A good surgeon knows how to operate; a great surgeon knows when to operate’ is a classic saying that was drilled into me as a young houseman. In this specialty, there are often several management options facing the surgeon and the patient, and through careful discussion and the process of informed consent, a joint plan can be formulated and executed. The questions in this chapter will help you to prepare both for your exams and for a future career as a doctor.

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