This guide is solely written for the layperson and orthopedic patients. Every reader will learn about 90 common orthopedic conditions, the anatomy, mechanism of injury, and available treatments. The guide includes phonetic spellings and pronunciations of medical terms, 80 photos/diagrams/x-rays, 17 chapters describing common head to toe joint and back problems, and bonus chapters on osteoporosis, stress fractures, bone healing, fibromyalgia, what to expect on day of surgery, a bibliography, and glossary, and much more.