Dr. Neviaser, an expert in orthopedic surgery, has written this guide solely for laypeople who have bone and joint aches and pains. The reader will learn the anatomy and mechanism of their pains, diagnosis, medical terminology, and what treatments are available. There are 90 orthopedic conditions discussed from head to toe and 76 photos/diagrams/x-rays to help visualize bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons involved. Every joint is covered including the neck, low back pain, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, fingers, pelvis, hip knee, ankle, foot, and toes as well as sports medicine issues. There are chapters on osteoporosis, stress fractures, bone healing, fibromyalgia, orthopedic tests & studies, and what to expect on the day of surgery.

Patients will also learn what questions to ask their doctors and how to ask the questions to keep the doctor's interest. Empower yourself with this orthopedic knowledge so you are ready to give a good description of your joint or back symptoms to your doctor so he can more easily diagnose your problem.