Best Orthopedics Books of 2025

Practical Office Orthopedics is a comprehensive guide to orthopedics in the primary care setting. The book is especially written for primary care providers and includes outstanding full-color drawings, state-of-the-art radiographs, and a step-by-step approach to the evaluation and management of common bone and musculoskeletal complaints. The book covers common injuries to different parts of the body and includes a consistent chapter template that presents information logically and facilitates treatment and learning. The book is perfect for generalists who do not require an exhaustive orthopedic text. Overall, Practical Office Orthopedics is an interesting and informative read for primary care providers, and the unique approach to presenting information makes it stand out from other books on the subject.

The Handbook of Fractures, Sixth Edition, is a comprehensive reference book for both adult and pediatric fractures, making it an essential resource for orthopedic or emergency medicine professionals such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The book includes all major fracture classification systems, special topics, and orthopedic analgesia. With a concise, bulleted structure, it provides a fast and efficient review of fractures throughout the body, accompanied by illustrations, quick-reference charts, tables, diagrams, and bulleted lists. The book is widely used by orthopedic residents and surgeons, orthopedic trauma fellows, primary care and emergency medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

A Practical Guide to Joint & Soft Tissue Injection is a comprehensive and informative guide for effective injection procedures. The book covers a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders, chalazions, keloids, warts, and occipital neuralgia. The fourth edition includes new sections on Orthobiologics, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, and Advanced and Adjunctive Techniques. The book features full-color illustrations and photographs that help identify landmarks and determine exactly how to proceed. It also provides helpful appendices with consent forms, aftercare handouts, and information on documentation. Overall, this practical guide is an excellent resource for sports medicine professionals who want to offer their patients immediate relief from pain and discomfort.

This comprehensive atlas covers a broad range of both regional anesthesia and pain intervention techniques, including neuromodulation. It includes ultrasound and fluoroscopic-guided techniques, as well as traditional landmark-guided techniques. The authors and editors are internationally renowned experts, and provide extensive theoretic and practical insights into regional anesthesia, pain therapy, and anatomic sciences for everyday practice. The book also includes examples of medico-legal documentation. This edition is an essential guide for anesthesiologists, pain specialists, surgeons, and other professionals in pain therapy. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to expand their knowledge in the field of regional anesthesia and pain medicine.

The Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity is an authoritative reference for therapists and surgeons treating patients with hand and upper extremity disorders. The 7th edition offers comprehensive coverage of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of various disorders with a focus on evidence-based and efficient patient care. The book features new chapters, including Platelet-Rich Protein Injections and Restoration of Function After Adult Brachial Plexus Injury. The book is a valuable resource for surgeons interested in upper extremity, hand therapists, and all hand therapy clinics.

This concise and highly illustrated resource by Jon A. Jacobson, MD, covers all the essential details of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging, providing a solid understanding of the technique and how to make accurate diagnoses. The book takes a step-by-step approach to all of the most common musculoskeletal ultrasound applications, with specific details on anatomy, patient positioning, scanning techniques, normal and abnormal findings, tips, and pitfalls. With over 200 narrated video clips and nearly 400 new ultrasound images, this book is an excellent resource for those who have a good grounding in musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to improve their skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.

McGlamry's Foot and Ankle Surgery, 5th edition, is a comprehensive guide for podiatrists, foot and ankle surgeons, residents, and students. The book covers almost every aspect of foot and ankle surgery, from routine trauma to compound deformities. The chapters are formatted for ease of use, with highly illustrated coverage of traditional as well as new and emerging techniques. The book features 4,500 high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs, and access to numerous surgical and diagnostic videos from authors' vast collections. The step-by-step guidance from leading authorities makes it a must-have reference for mastering foot and ankle surgeries and procedures.

Miller’s Review of Orthopaedics is a comprehensive guide for orthopaedic residents, fellows, and surgeons preparing for certification and recertification exams. The 8th edition is fully revised with the latest medical advances and high-yield material, including key points, multiple-choice review questions, and pathology slides. The book contains over 750 new figures that visually explain complex topics and provides easy access to video clips and short-answer questions online. The enhanced eBook version allows for access on multiple devices. Overall, Miller’s Review of Orthopaedics is an essential tool for any orthopaedic practitioner seeking to improve their practice and exam success.

The Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections is a comprehensive guide to more than 100 US-guided injections in musculoskeletal medicine. It includes tips and tricks from experienced and respected practitioners, making it an ideal resource for physiatrists, rheumatologists, sports medicine physicians, radiologists, pain medicine specialists, and orthopedic surgeons. The book covers the full spectrum of procedures, from basic joint injections to surgical procedures, such as percutaneous A1 pulley release. The book's unique design includes sections on key points, pertinent anatomy, common pathology, US imaging, indications, and technique. Overall, this book is an invaluable investment for any practitioner looking to add ultrasound-guided procedures to their practice or sharpen their skills.

Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedics: The Anatomic Approach is a must-have reference for orthopaedic surgeons who want to enhance their anatomic knowledge and improve patient outcomes. The sixth edition, coauthored by Piet de Boer and Dr. Richard Buckley, includes 21 new surgical approaches and expanded content on various joints. The book provides a clear view of orthopaedic anatomy from the surgeon's perspective using easy-to-follow descriptions and hundreds of superb full-color illustrations. The access to numerous high-quality procedural videos from every relevant angle is a valuable addition. The book is highly recommended for orthopaedic surgeons who want to stay up-to-date with recent changes in the field.