Matthew Glenn

New Frontiers in Orthopedic Surgery Matthew Glenn

The branch of surgery which deals with the conditions involving the musculoskeletal system is known as orthopedic surgery. Some of the medical conditions in which an orthopedic surgery is useful include spine diseases, infections, sports injuries, musculoskeletal traumas, tumors and degenerative diseases. Arthroscopy, meniscectomy, knee replacement, hip replacement, laminectomy and low back intervertebral disc surgery are some of the common surgical procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons. A minimally invasive surgical process in which an examination or treatment of damage is performed using an endoscope is called arthroscopy. The endoscope is inserted into the joint through a joint incision. The topics included in this book on orthopedic surgery are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. This book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.