Genetics for Orthopedic Surgeons The Molecular Genetic Basis of Orthopedic Disorders

Orthopedic surgeons, clinical geneticists, pediatricians who encounter children with skeletal abnormalities. Molecular biology is arguably the fastest moving area of medical research, and now impinges on almost every medical discipline. This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date overview of developments in molecular genetics as they relate to orthopedic practice. Written by Ian Young, a consultant Clinical Geneticist, this book presents the fundamental attributes, radiographic findings, epidemiology, and inheritance patterns of common genetic skeletal diseases. These are organized clearly into three main sections: primary disorders of skeletal development, syndromes with skeletal involvement; and multifactorial disorders. The detailed appendix and glossary provide a gentle introduction to the nomenclature and technology of molecular biology and offer a useful starting point for those with limited knowledge and understanding of this rapidly evolving field.Young, Ian is the author of 'Genetics for Orthopedic Surgeons The Molecular Genetic Basis of Orthopedic Disorders' with ISBN 9781901346428 and ISBN 1901346420.