Orthopaedic nursing today -- Assessment of the orthopaedic patient -- Musculoskeletal pathologoy -- Musculoskeletal trauma, immobility, and ambulation -- Care of patients with casts and splints -- Care of a patients in traction -- Care of the patient with an external fixation device -- Care of patients with spinal and pelvic injuries -- Care of a patient with hip and femoral surgery -- The knee and the lower leg -- Care of a patient with foot and ankle conditions -- Care of a patient with hand and wrist surgery -- Care of a patient with shoulder and elbow injury -- Care of a patient with an amputation