Atlas of Orthopedic Pathology

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.