In this first volume of the series, the foundations of general orthopaedics and basic science are covered by summarising key information relating to disorders, diagnosis, treatment options and all other areas of this topic that residents are tested on. To assist with learning and memorising information, this book contains case studies, review questions, mnemonic tricks and lists of furthering reading sources. Designed as an exam specific resource, orthopaedic residents and fellows will find this book and others in the series to be an essential, go-to guide for exam preparation in orthopaedics.