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• A totally new text and provides extensive coverage of the work-up, surgical and medical treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders. • The 12 section editors and 554 internationally recognized authors present in 12 subspecialty sections and 285 chapters. • New sections have been added, such as Section 5: Shoulder and Elbow Disorders, Section 6: Musculoskeletal Oncology and Amputation, and Section 12: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. • Surgical procedures are described in a step-by-step bulleted format. • Key information is provided in “quick reference” boxes, tables, figures and decision-making algorithms. • The Pitfalls and Complication sections help surgeons to avoid problems and manage them. • In the Author’s Perspectives sections the authors present their thoughts regarding the state-of-the-art and future directions. • Enriched with thousands of new tables, flowcharts, and full color 3D illustrations and photographs. • The digital edition has enhanced features and a video library is available at emedicine360.com. • First choice reference work for orthopaedic surgeons as well as other clinicians who provide medical and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.