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Book Reviews The Orthopaedic Physical Examination: Bruce Reider, AB, MD. 1999, First Edition, Published by WB Saunders Co. Pennsylvania, 527 illustrations, pp402; ISBN..Q-7216-7437-2. he Orthopaedic Physical Examination is a clinical handbook for the beginners in Orthopaedics. Impressively designed cover is hardbound. There are nine chapters by eight contributors. The first chapter introduces the student to the terms and techniques. The rest ofthe eight chapters are devoted to the various regional examination. Each of these chapters is presented in a systematic manner starting with inspection, which includes surface markings, alignment. gait and range of motion, palpation and manipulation, which includes muscle testing, sensation, and special tests. At the end of each chapter the common conditions of the regions are tabulated and the physical signs are enumerated under the heads. The authors have used good photographic illustrations of the models to demonstrate the physical signs, muscle testing, range of movements and gait. The author has tried to show some of the clinical findings like fixed flexion deformity in hip, abduction deformity,Trendelenberg's test and Phelp's test on the models, these demonstrations look artificial, unconvincing and unrealistic. He could have demonstrated these tests on the patients with these positive findings, which would have
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Abdominal Wall Hernias - Principles and Management. Editors, Bendavid R, Abrahamson J, Arregui ME, Flament JB, Phillips EH. I It edition. Published by Springer-Verlag, New York Inc. 2001. 792 pages. Price Rs 8716. ooks dedicated to abdominal wall hernias are vanishingly few and of great interest to general surgeon. "He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the great innovator" - Sir Francis Bacon 1625, The 'new remedies' in hernia amount to a paradigm shift from the old regime and this book by a renowned herniologist like Bendavid epitomizes this sea change in the management of hernia in the new millennium. Illustrated by 738 figures including 48 in colour it is a visual treat. As many as 10 chapters discuss the pathology of hernia including a brilliant exposition on the metabolic aspects of hernia which is a pioneering concept. Almost universal use of synthetic mesh in hernia surgery has neees-
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Chapman's Orthopaedic Surgery : Edited by Michel W Chapman MD. Publisher Lippincot Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 3~ editon 200 1,4 Volume set text plus CD-ROM; ISBN: 0-7817-14877. Price $425.00, Hard bound.
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he third edition of this book comes after a gap of seven years with title changed from Operative Orthopaedics to Orthopaedic surgery, may be just to dispel the impression that the book is not an operative manual but Orthopaedic text book. The book has 180 chapters under nine sections with contribution from 248 authors. The presentation of each chapter is very methodical covering systematically the anatomy. physiology, biomechanics, patho- physiology, diagnostic evaluation, non operative treatment. operative management, summary/conclusion. The presentation of the chapter is in excellent format with sub titles in blue fonts and easy to read. The clinical and operative procedures are depicted stepwise by B&W
been more realistic and appealing. At one place during demonstration of abduction contracture of hip (Fig 5-14, 5-15), illustration shows a textbook being used as a foot block to provide the compensation. It is painful to see a book being used as a foot block: the author should delete this picture in the next edition. The book uses only photographic illustration and they are excellent and can be well correlated with the description, in all there are 550 illustrations. Lastly, there is a Glossary in the end of the book, which enumerates all the tests with brief descriptions. In this book, the presentation of clinical examination is widely different in pattern than what is traditionally taught and learnt in our clinics and in class rooms, hence. this book is unlikely to catch the fancy of our students and the post graduates. However, it is worthwhile to go through this book to understand some of the well illustrated physical tests.
Contributed by :
Lt Col GR Joshi Reader, Department of Orthopaedics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune - 411 040
sitated inclusion of 17 chapters on biomaterials. Other interesting and useful bits of information are to be found in the chapters on paediatric and geriatric hernia, emergencies, female hernia and medico-legal aspects. The technical aspects of all common procedures including laparoscopic surgery are of course extensively covered. Authors from both sides of the Atlantic have been given an even role in the elucidation of the hernia diathesis. All in all, it is a wonderfully fresh product that will serve as a point of reference for years to come.
Contributed by :Col PJ Vincent Associate Profesor, Department of Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College. Pune - 411 040.
photographs and line drawings, most of which are from monograms and classic books. The authors have used the illustrations, tables, summary boxes. bulleted lists and diagrams very freely in two colour formats to make the subject easy to understand, in all, there are about 5970 illustrations. They have used the treatment algorithms frequently to make the complicated treatment plan, simple and easy to remember. The authors have highlighted the pitfalls and complications in each chapter and have provided their own views in author's perspective and author's preferred method of management. The hints and tricks that appear in some of the chapters are very valuable tips for the young surgeon to avoid complications, which one learns from experience. The unique aspect of this book is that the authors have categorized the references into groups like classic article, review article, basic research article and clinical results and outcome study are annotated with symbols for easy recognition.
358 A free CD-ROM that comes with this book has to be procured from the publisher (from USA) which itself takes two to three months. This CD-Rom has advanced search engine that helps to browse through the text. tables. figures and references. The book-marking feature helps you to visit your favourite topics. The hypertext link helps you to scan the otherchapter without losing your contact with your original page. There is zoom facility for figures, print feature. helps you to take illustrations for your classroom lectures/clinics. CD-Rom provides access to pubmed and internet
Common Clinical Challenges: A treatise on Maladies and Remedies by P Siva Rama Krishna Rao Published by Tata McGraw Hill publishing company Ltd. Published in 2000 Pages 892.
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his book while dealing with strategies regarding management of common ailments brings to the fore the cumulative experience ofProf P Siva Rama Krishna Rao who is a brilliant academician and outstanding clinician. The book follows a symptomatic and investigatory approach to varied symptom complexes which challenge a physician every day. Thirty six such conditions from chest pain to impotence have been outlined in great detail including their manifestation, clinical findings, investigation and treatment. Practical approach regarding these conditions has been exhaustively
Vaginal Hysteredomy : Editors. Shirish S Sheth, John Studd, Published by Martin Duntiz, 2002, pp378, Pric~, £ 95.
In
this era of minimally invasive surgery. vaginal hysterectomy stands out as the least invasive option for removal of uterus for benign disease even in the absence of uterovaginal prolapse. This volume dedicated to the philosophy. principles and practice of vaginal hysterectomy is therefore both contemporary and timely. This multiauthored book with 33 chapters has been written from a clinician's point of view in a very lucid style. Every aspect of vaginal hysterectomy ranging from the concept. case selection, pre-operative evaluation, technical details. difficulties and the ways to tackle them as well as complications have been covered comprehensively. The book is extensively illustrated making it very readable. Even the uninitiated gynaecologist would be able to dispel his fears about adopting the vaginal approach for hysterectomy when there is no
Book Reviews resources.The website www.comlchapmanwillprovidesupplemental material in future. This book is recommended for all postgraduates. and practising Orthopaedic surgeons.
Confributed by:
Brig VP Pathania
VSM
Deputy Commandant, Command Hospital (Western Command). Chandimandir.
dealt with and each chapter is suffixed by a suitable algorithm. The book also has 90 illustrations, however if more of them were coloured it would have added to the presentation of the book. The scientific information has been presented in a very simple lucid style and the bold print makes it easily readable. For students and clinicians alike this book will serve to be an asset.
Contributed by:
Lt Col VP Singh Reader, Department of Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pone - 41t 04Q.
uterine descensus. This being a volume on surgical technique, it is likely to transcend the barrier of time and stay relevant for a long time to come. The book should form a part of every gynaecologist's personal library but for its cost. Nevertheless, the book is recommended for all departmental libraries in hospitals providing gynaecological services and medical college libraries. The book is expected to benefit every post-graduate student and practising gynaecologist.
Contributed by :
Surg Capt (Mrs) P TarneJa', Col RC Behera". Lt Col BK Goyal# *Professor and Head ."Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune -
'Reader,
411 040.
MJAFI. VOL 58, NO.4. 2002
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Abdominal Wall Hernias - Principles and Management. Editors, Bendavid R, Abrahamson J, Arregui ME, Flament JB, Phillips EH. I It edition. Published by Springer-Verlag, New York Inc. 2001. 792 pages. Price Rs 8716. ooks dedicated to abdominal wall hernias are vanishingly few and of great interest to general surgeon. "He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the great innovator" - Sir Francis Bacon 1625, The 'new remedies' in hernia amount to a paradigm shift from the old regime and this book by a renowned herniologist like Bendavid epitomizes this sea change in the management of hernia in the new millennium. Illustrated by 738 figures including 48 in colour it is a visual treat. As many as 10 chapters discuss the pathology of hernia including a brilliant exposition on the metabolic aspects of hernia which is a pioneering concept. Almost universal use of synthetic mesh in hernia surgery has neees-
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Chapman's Orthopaedic Surgery : Edited by Michel W Chapman MD. Publisher Lippincot Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 3~ editon 200 1,4 Volume set text plus CD-ROM; ISBN: 0-7817-14877. Price $425.00, Hard bound.
T
he third edition of this book comes after a gap of seven years with title changed from Operative Orthopaedics to Orthopaedic surgery, may be just to dispel the impression that the book is not an operative manual but Orthopaedic text book. The book has 180 chapters under nine sections with contribution from 248 authors. The presentation of each chapter is very methodical covering systematically the anatomy. physiology, biomechanics, patho- physiology, diagnostic evaluation, non operative treatment. operative management, summary/conclusion. The presentation of the chapter is in excellent format with sub titles in blue fonts and easy to read. The clinical and operative procedures are depicted stepwise by B&W
been more realistic and appealing. At one place during demonstration of abduction contracture of hip (Fig 5-14, 5-15), illustration shows a textbook being used as a foot block to provide the compensation. It is painful to see a book being used as a foot block: the author should delete this picture in the next edition. The book uses only photographic illustration and they are excellent and can be well correlated with the description, in all there are 550 illustrations. Lastly, there is a Glossary in the end of the book, which enumerates all the tests with brief descriptions. In this book, the presentation of clinical examination is widely different in pattern than what is traditionally taught and learnt in our clinics and in class rooms, hence. this book is unlikely to catch the fancy of our students and the post graduates. However, it is worthwhile to go through this book to understand some of the well illustrated physical tests.
Contributed by :
Lt Col GR Joshi Reader, Department of Orthopaedics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune - 411 040
sitated inclusion of 17 chapters on biomaterials. Other interesting and useful bits of information are to be found in the chapters on paediatric and geriatric hernia, emergencies, female hernia and medico-legal aspects. The technical aspects of all common procedures including laparoscopic surgery are of course extensively covered. Authors from both sides of the Atlantic have been given an even role in the elucidation of the hernia diathesis. All in all, it is a wonderfully fresh product that will serve as a point of reference for years to come.
Contributed by :Col PJ Vincent Associate Profesor, Department of Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College. Pune - 411 040.
photographs and line drawings, most of which are from monograms and classic books. The authors have used the illustrations, tables, summary boxes. bulleted lists and diagrams very freely in two colour formats to make the subject easy to understand, in all, there are about 5970 illustrations. They have used the treatment algorithms frequently to make the complicated treatment plan, simple and easy to remember. The authors have highlighted the pitfalls and complications in each chapter and have provided their own views in author's perspective and author's preferred method of management. The hints and tricks that appear in some of the chapters are very valuable tips for the young surgeon to avoid complications, which one learns from experience. The unique aspect of this book is that the authors have categorized the references into groups like classic article, review article, basic research article and clinical results and outcome study are annotated with symbols for easy recognition.
358 A free CD-ROM that comes with this book has to be procured from the publisher (from USA) which itself takes two to three months. This CD-Rom has advanced search engine that helps to browse through the text. tables. figures and references. The book-marking feature helps you to visit your favourite topics. The hypertext link helps you to scan the otherchapter without losing your contact with your original page. There is zoom facility for figures, print feature. helps you to take illustrations for your classroom lectures/clinics. CD-Rom provides access to pubmed and internet
Common Clinical Challenges: A treatise on Maladies and Remedies by P Siva Rama Krishna Rao Published by Tata McGraw Hill publishing company Ltd. Published in 2000 Pages 892.
T
his book while dealing with strategies regarding management of common ailments brings to the fore the cumulative experience ofProf P Siva Rama Krishna Rao who is a brilliant academician and outstanding clinician. The book follows a symptomatic and investigatory approach to varied symptom complexes which challenge a physician every day. Thirty six such conditions from chest pain to impotence have been outlined in great detail including their manifestation, clinical findings, investigation and treatment. Practical approach regarding these conditions has been exhaustively
Vaginal Hysteredomy : Editors. Shirish S Sheth, John Studd, Published by Martin Duntiz, 2002, pp378, Pric~, £ 95.
In
this era of minimally invasive surgery. vaginal hysterectomy stands out as the least invasive option for removal of uterus for benign disease even in the absence of uterovaginal prolapse. This volume dedicated to the philosophy. principles and practice of vaginal hysterectomy is therefore both contemporary and timely. This multiauthored book with 33 chapters has been written from a clinician's point of view in a very lucid style. Every aspect of vaginal hysterectomy ranging from the concept. case selection, pre-operative evaluation, technical details. difficulties and the ways to tackle them as well as complications have been covered comprehensively. The book is extensively illustrated making it very readable. Even the uninitiated gynaecologist would be able to dispel his fears about adopting the vaginal approach for hysterectomy when there is no
Book Reviews resources.The website www.comlchapmanwillprovidesupplemental material in future. This book is recommended for all postgraduates. and practising Orthopaedic surgeons.
Confributed by:
Brig VP Pathania
VSM
Deputy Commandant, Command Hospital (Western Command). Chandimandir.
dealt with and each chapter is suffixed by a suitable algorithm. The book also has 90 illustrations, however if more of them were coloured it would have added to the presentation of the book. The scientific information has been presented in a very simple lucid style and the bold print makes it easily readable. For students and clinicians alike this book will serve to be an asset.
Contributed by:
Lt Col VP Singh Reader, Department of Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pone - 41t 04Q.
uterine descensus. This being a volume on surgical technique, it is likely to transcend the barrier of time and stay relevant for a long time to come. The book should form a part of every gynaecologist's personal library but for its cost. Nevertheless, the book is recommended for all departmental libraries in hospitals providing gynaecological services and medical college libraries. The book is expected to benefit every post-graduate student and practising gynaecologist.
Contributed by :
Surg Capt (Mrs) P TarneJa', Col RC Behera". Lt Col BK Goyal# *Professor and Head ."Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune -
'Reader,
411 040.
MJAFI. VOL 58, NO.4. 2002