Orthopaedic Knowledge Update® 15

Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by Frederick M. Azar, MD, FAAOS (editor) and Grant E. Garrigues, MD, FAAOS (assistant editor), Orthopaedic Knowledge Update® 15 brings you a comprehensive synthesis of the latest clinical thinking and best practices across all orthopaedic specialty areas. OKU® 15 covers developments of the past 3 years with revisions and updates based on new evidence, outcomes, and innovations in the recent literature, including annotated references. 

Keep pace with the rapidly evolving body of orthopaedic knowledge and clinical practice with OKU®’s objective, balanced coverage. Backed by clinical research, informed by practical experience, and rigorously edited by thought leaders across the orthopaedic specialties, OKU®15 is your most up-to-date resource to guide your delivery of high-quality orthopaedic patient care today.

OKU® 15 includes 12 all-new sections with 83 chapters:

Section 1. General Topics

Section 2. Translational Science and Emerging Technologies

Section 3. Trauma

Section 4. Shoulder

Section 5. Elbow

Section 6. Hand and Wrist

Section 7. Hip and Femur

Section 8. Knee

Section 9. Foot and Ankle

Section 10. Spine

Section 11. Pediatrics

Section 12. Oncology and Pathology

Sports topics are integrated throughout this book.