Atlas of Orthopedic Pathology

by Lester E. Wold, Franklin H. Sim, Claus-Peter Adler

The New Edition of this beautifully illustrated atlas has been completely revised and updated to depict the microscopic and macroscopic features of all types of tumors and tumor-like conditions of the bones and joints--both neoplastic and non-neoplastic. Over 900 illustrations and concise descriptions focus on the differential diagnostic aspects of each tumor or lesion and highlight variances in histologies and clinicopathologic correlations.Presents concise descriptions of diagnostic criteria - pathological features - differential diagnostic radiologic features - diagnostic histolgical features - special stains and immunohistochemical techniques - biological behavior and follow-up - and treatment and prognosis for each lesion.Offers radiologic correlations for all entities.
Features brand-new coverage of non-neoplastic conditions of the bones and joints, including osteoarthritis - rheumatoid arthritis - osteoporosis - osteomyelitis - gout - fibrous dysplasia - and ankylosing spondylitis.
Presents completely updated coverage of neoplastic conditions, such as osteoblastoma - osteochondroma - chondrosarcomas - fibrosarcoma - and Ewing's sarcoma.
Includes hundreds of excellent photomicrographs-many new to this edition.

480 pages, Hardcover

First published May 8, 1990