Description

McRae’s Orthopaedic Trauma and Emergency Fracture Management, Fourth Edition, is a trusted, practical guide for clinicians managing orthopaedic injuries in emergency and trauma settings. Designed for orthopaedic surgeons, residents, trainees, and emergency practitioners, this best-selling handbook focuses on clear decision making and real-world application.

Extensively updated and rewritten, this edition preserves the core principles of McRae’s original work while incorporating modern techniques, updated guidance, and new clinical insights. The content follows the natural clinical workflow, from initial patient assessment and imaging to reduction, immobilisation, operative management, and postoperative care.

The book features more than 500 high-quality illustrations and over 250 x-rays that clearly demonstrate anatomy, examination methods, and procedural steps. Practical techniques such as fracture and joint reduction are explained in a clear, step-by-step format, making it especially useful in busy emergency departments, trauma meetings, and operating theatres.

New additions include a dedicated section on theatre preparation and setup, introducing the TULIPS framework to help clinicians manage trauma lists efficiently. A new chapter on running an efficient practice provides valuable guidance beyond the operating room, supporting safer workflows and improved patient outcomes.

Used alongside McRae’s Elective Orthopaedics, this book provides comprehensive coverage of orthopaedic surgery relevant to contemporary clinical practice. It is an essential reference for anyone involved in the acute management of musculoskeletal trauma.