Nelson Fred R.T., Blauvelt Carolyn Taliaferro. A manual of orthopaedic terminology

8th ed. — Elsevier Saunders, 2015. — 432 p. — ISBN: 978-0-323-22158-0.This manual was first published more than 35 years ago to encompass the vast terminology unique to orthopaedic surgery and its related allied health fields, (i.e., radiology, prosthetics, orthotics, and physical and occupational therapy). Scientific discoveries and technological advances led to new and updated editions and, during that time, the publishing industry merged and moved to the paperless electronic age of publishing. The manual has continued to provide a reference source for medical students, interns, residents, orthopaedic nurses and technicians, and transcriptionists and office managers in hospital and doctors offices. Newcomers to orthopaedics, such as sales representatives for pharmaceutical and surgical devices, medical publishers, insurance adjustors, and attorneys, have also appreciated this reference source for better clarification of orthopaedic terminology. The format of this manual enables the layperson without a strong musculoskeletal background to understand why terms are not in A-Z order, but rather are placed in their proper context to facilitate understanding of both the words and their associations.
New procedures and devices have been developed that are rapidly replacing those found in former editions. However, some devices named have been retained because they may still be in use. Also, “jargon” not officially recognized by certifying organizations may continue to be found in legal reports and is retained here. ICD codes have been deleted from this edition because they can be found on the internet and other sources. The human genome project, DNA breakthroughs in cellular mechanisms, and changes in therapies have occurred at a rapid rate. This eighth edition reflects these new changes, and lots of new information has been updated.
From its inception, the authors have invited contributors with expertise in specific areas to review and update chapters to be current and accurate. The manual has continued to serve a need, and that is the goal of this eighth edition.