The strength of this text, based on comments from the first edition, i s that the reader, particularly the newcomer to orthopedic surgery, is able to find all of the basics of the subject in one text. This conce pt enables the reader to come to grips with subjects that have only be en touched upon in undergraduate teachings. The intent behind compili ng the book is to form a bridge, or more properly a "firm callus," bet ween the literature available...