Textbooks that contain information as timely as that found in a
peer-reviewed journal are rare. This textbook is one such instance. It
provides important information that is needed by today's practicing
orthopaedic surgeons and that would not otherwise be easily accessed. Indeed,
the textbook mode of information transfer has given these authors more freedom
to communicate and tie their thoughts together than would be possible by the
publication of separate, focused scientific articles.
The editor-in-chief of this textbook, John McGinty, is one of the most
recognized educators in the field of arthroscopy, and he is also a man who is
vigilant about keeping abreast of the most current technology. The section
editors are experts in their own right and are seen everywhere in the
continuing-education courses and in the literature. The well-chosen chapter
authors—105 in all—include most of the major contributors to
advancements in arthroscopic surgery.
The photographic capability of the equipment currently used in the field of
arthroscopy is such that the illustrations in this textbook are truly superb.
As it used to be said in the early days of television, "This
presentation is brought to you live and in living color."
So what will the reader get from this experience? He or she will receive an
up-to-date, intimate, and intense transfer of knowledge from expert surgeons.
There is not a topic in the field of arthroscopy that is not addressed by
these well-recognized authors. This textbook is a must for the orthopaedic
surgeon who wants to find some history, but more importantly, who needs to
know "What's new?"