In a nutshell, the third edition of Essential Orthopedics: Principles and Practice is a thoroughly revised edition. The revision and upgradation do not involve only the clinical text but even the grammatical and spelling mistakes are thoroughly corrected. The book has been revised literally word by word. Upgradation of clinical knowledge involves incorporation of the latest developments that have made a significant impact on orthopedics.

• Thoroughly revised and updated with recent advances in the management of elective orthopedic conditions.
• Primer for orthopedic trauma has been included in annexures, enlisting commonly encountered fractures.
• Covers most of the questions asked in the postgraduate theoretical examinations.
• Difficult and advanced concepts are mentioned in points.
• Basic science in orthopedics has been discussed in detail.
• Sections are divided into body regions to establish correlation.
• New chapters added on Musculoskeletal Imaging, Preoperative Planning, Nanotechnology, Orthopedics in Digital Renaissance, Neglected Trauma to Bones and Joints (Annexure 4), expansion on Malunions, etc.
• Addition of lots of relevant figures and photographs along with tabulation.
• Various new diseases and techniques have been added.
• Enriched with more than 2200 relevant and beautiful illustrations.