This popular guide equips non-specialists with just the right amount of information to manage common orthopedic conditions and emergencies seen in the primary care setting. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the state of the art, it focuses on the fundamental concepts, diagnostic procedures, and treatment techniques that can help improve a patients level of function and lessen their pain. A CD-ROM - new to this edition - enables you to quickly access all of the books illustrations and patient teaching guides on your computer.