A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology

by Carolyn Taliaferro Blauvelt and Fred R.T. Nelson

Book Overview

Unlike the standard medical dictionary, the chapters in this text are defined according to areas of orthopaedic speciality. The concise format offers quick access and readily assists the reader in looking for specific names related to disease processes of surgical procedures.A complete reference for anyone working in the musculoskeletal area.Organised by subspecialty making it easier to see where terms fit with others in the area.Short introductions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815127871
• ISBN13: 9780815127871
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 475 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Orthopedic Book

Very helpful book for understanding orthopedic surgery documentation and terminology. I've used this book as a resource over and over when coding orthopedic surgery reports. It gives detailed, yet simple pictures and very concise, easy-to-understand explanations of orthopedic terms in each section. The chapters are broken down into sections on the spine, hand/wrist, foot/ankle as well as many others. I especially found the pages with pictures of the hip, knee and femur--anterior and posterior views very clear and easy to visualize. By the way, everyone at work always borrows this book!!

Invaluable resource

I am an R.N. and work as a consultant in a law firm. Most of my hospital experience was in obstetrics so personal injury and worker's compensation cases were a challenge. I called a friend who works for a local orthopedist. He recommended Blauvelt's and Nelson's "A Manual of Orthoppaedic Terminology". It has been a tremendous resource for me. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who needs a quick reference for orthopedic, rehab and neurosurgical terms.