Have you ever left your doctor’s office and not known what your
bone, joint, ligament, or tendon diagnosis was? Did you understand
the medical terms he used, and did you know the treatment
plan and how long it may take? Did he discuss the indications and
complications of any surgical procedure you may have?
Well, you’re not the only patient who has done so. After 33 years
as an active orthopaedic surgeon, I can fully understand your
frustration. I have written this guide to explain the most common
bone and joint conditions in easy-to-understand terms so the next
time you visit your doctor you will be more knowledgeable and
armed with intelligent questions about your condition.
This book is written so you, the reader, are with me, one-on-one,
as we take a comprehensive tour of the most common orthopaedic
problems from Head-to-Toe along with phonetic descriptions
of medical terms as well as photos and diagrams depicting the
anatomy of many parts of the upper and lower extremities as well
as the spine; how an orthopaedist’s office works; what to expect
the day of surgery; and chapters on stress fractures, osteoporosis,
fibromyalgia, bone healing, and medical tests.
Believing that your participation in your care is important, I know
that this book will give you more than enough knowledge to begin
to understand your condition and problems you, your family,
or friends may have in the future.
Now, get ready for an interesting and instructive ride with me as
you read The Way I See It!