Office Orthopedics for Primary Care: Diagnosis

I used the first edition of this book heavily when I started in private practice. It does two things better than any other office orthopedics text I've seen; 1) gives you a precise timeline for treatment and followup for the various diagnoses, and 2) covers how, when, and where to put therapeutic (cortisone) injections. It is not encyclopedic, nor does it delve into diagnostic testing for orthopedic conditions, as one other reviewer pointed out. Still one of my favorite quick references.

I have used an earlier edition of this book since 1998 as a nurse practitioner. I shared it with my partner and we both really like how the plan for the fracture care is laid out chronologically. this is most helpful in preparing the patient for what to expect. The book is complete yet concise, just what we need for a fast paced office. Incidentally it was recommended to me as the best book to have in the office by a very experienced army-trained physician assistant of 20 years.

Bruce Anderson has created a wonderful textbook that allows the reader to understand, diagnose, and effectively treat most medical orthopedic problems. Specific problems are easy to identify, review, and treat. Handy figures and specific patient instructions are a nice complement to the text.Having worked with Dr. Anderson as a resident, I find this book to be something I never like to have too far from my office.

As a military physician, I see alot of orthopedics type things in my practice.This book has alot of great stuff on procedures and it also has patient education materials.