A Bonehead Speaks : What You Need To Know About Your Orthopaedic Surgeon and Your Orthopaedic Surgery

"A Bonehead Speaks" is an insider's look at the world of an orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Ehlert wrote this book to provide insight to the millions of people afflicted by musculoskeletal problems each year. As an orthopaedic surgeon for over 16 years, the author has been amazed at the lack of understanding by patients of, not only the business of orthopaedics, but the attitudes orthopaedic surgeons have in their interaction with the people who pay their salaries. "A Bonehead Speaks" is constructed to demonstrate initially how an orthopaedic surgeon is raised and how he thinks. Then, the book delves in detail into common orthopaedic issues separated by body part. These sections provide factual information on the anatomy, diseases or injuries, and possible treatments for each body part. Dr. Ehlert, in his humorous and accessible style, instructs the reader in what an orthopaedic surgeon is thinking at each step and in each situation, trying to demonstrate why they act the way they do. This book is designed to make the reader a better informed consumer about their own musculoskeletal issues. The insights they will gain into the viewpoint of their doctor through reading this book will empower them in making intelligent choices for their health care.