T e evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders is of en T is atlas of ers a starting point for orthopedic, ra- problematic because of the variety of diseases and di- ology, and pathology residents. Furthermore, it emp- agnostic complexity. T is is compounded by the in- sizes a team approach and should be attractive to the creasing specialization in this f eld. While a variety of clinician, the rheumatologist, the radiologist, and - recent textbooks give comprehensive coverage of these thologist and of er them the opportunity to familiarize disorders, this color atlas is intended to provide a suc- themselves with and enhance their diagnostic acumen of cinct guide to evaluation and treatment. T e atlas is or- these musculoskeletal conditions. ganized into sections according to diagnosis. T e text T is atlas of clinical orthopedics is a joint ef ort from is brief and gives concise information on the clinical two large institutions, the Orthopedic Department of features, radiographic characteristics and pathologi- Semmelweis University (Hungary) and the musculos- cal features that are important for the diagnosis. T e letal tumor center of Mayo Clinic (USA), both of which reader will appreciate the many illustrations demon- have extensive experience in the dif erent areas of m- strating the characteristic features of musculoskeletal culoskeletal diseases.

Common Bone Dysplasias and Malformations

Infection
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Related Diseases
Neurogenic Osteoarthropathy (Charcot's Joint)
Stress Fractures (Fatigue Fractures, Marsh-Fractures)
Hemophilia
Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases
Bone Tumors
Soft Tissue Tumors
Synovial Neoformation and Tumors
Tumor-like Lesions of Bone
Connective Tissue Disorders
Pediatric Orthopedics
Neck, Chest, Spine and Pelvis
Shoulder, Upper Arm
Elbow, Forearm
Wrist and Hand
Hip
Knee
Ankle and Foot.