I've come across a book...

I feel bad that I've slagged off Orthopods in the past, calling them simple creatures.

So I thought I'd give you an insight into the complicated world of Orthopaedic Surgery, thanks to the brilliant book
Advanced Examination Techniques in Orthopaedics.

(My scanner's not working so I've had to take photos - you'll need to click on them to see the picture in its full glory...)





Fig 1.Examination of the elbow

(It's an extraordinary book.)







Fig 2. Flexion of the middle finger

(Written by orthopaedic surgeons)






Fig 3. Abduction of the little finger

(It's carefully tailored to the target audience)








Fig 4. Alignment of the knees

(Examination skills are presented in a way the trainee surgeon can remember)






Fig 5. Flexion of the knee

(The book is exceptionally well illustrated)









Fig 6. Normal heel position when standing on tip-toes

(Very thorough)



What an excellent concept - a textbook that you want to look at!

Which is why I had to give it back to the library - several people have already reserved it... so hard-working these orthopods...



(To see if you've learnt anything, what do you think is being assessed in these two pictures? Answer will follow later...)