List of Contributors.

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

PART I ORTHOPAEDICS.

1 Principles of orthopaedic surgery (Neil M. Orpen).

2 Orthopaedic surgery for the lower limb (Neil M. Orpen).

3 Occupational therapy following elective lower limb surgery (Alis Moores).

4 Orthopaedic surgery for the upper limb (Oliver Pearce).

5 Occupational therapy following elective upper limb surgery (Julie Upton).

6 Spinal conditions: management and occupational therapy (Heather McDowell).

7 Paediatric orthopaedic surgery (Andrew M. Wainwright).

8 Occupational therapy for paediatric orthopaedic conditions (Natalie Evans).

PART II TRAUMA.

9 Principles of fracture management (Chris Harris).

10 Occupational therapy within orthopaedic trauma (Madeleine Mooney).

11 Pelvic and acetabular fractures: management and occupational therapy (Dawn Miller).

12 Hand injuries (Neil Davidson and Daniel Brown).

13 Occupational therapy for hand injuries (Kerry Sorby).

14 Brachial plexus injury (Claire Ireson).

15 Traumatic amputation: management and occupational therapy (Fiona Carnegie).

Appendix: List of useful organisations.

Index.