• Up-to-date information on the ‘hot topics’ of orthopedic surgery from renowned surgeons.<br><br> • What’s new in orthopedics around the world? Contributions from South America and Asia written by internationally recognized authors.<br><br> • More in-depth discussion of current debates in each subspecialty including minimally invasive approaches to the spine developments in cartilage basic science and surgical techniques in joint preservation.<br><br> • New chapter on revision arthroplasty.<br><br> • Each chapter has been updated from the last edition with new topics and information with over 50 images and illustrations.<br><br>