GS Kulkarni – Textbook of Orthopedics and Trauma (3rd edition, 4 Volume set, 2016)

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It is a privilege and honor to write a foreword for the third edition of the Textbook of Orthopedics and Trauma.
This textbook, which reflects the work and expertise of the Indian orthopedic surgeons, was made possible by the single effort of
Dr GS Kulkarni when he brought out the first edition in the year 1999. In the span of merely 16 years, the textbook has become a popular
and favored source of reference and learning for orthopedic surgeons and trainees alike around our country. The progress into third
edition in a short period reflects the popularity and also the intention of its editor to keep the textbook current and relevant with all
recent advances.
The textbook has great relevance as the burden of orthopedic diseases is increasing globally, especially in developing countries like
India. People suffering from joint disorders and low back pain include millions resulting in a major socioeconomic problem. Trauma,
especially due to road-traffic accidents is also on the rise, and there is one death on the Indian roads every four minutes causing more
than seven lakh people undergoing major injuries every year. Orthopedic surgery is also evolving rapidly. The tremendous advances
in allied sciences of molecular biology, genetics, biomechanics, and metallurgy that are taking place at a rapid pace have brought a
great change in the field. While all this has translated to better patient care and outcome, the trainees and the young surgeons face
a challenge to keep up with the current knowledge. The textbook captures the entire spectra of orthopedics in a concise and precise
fashion with contributions from many eminent surgeons. It thus fills the need adequately, and I am sure that the demand for the fourth
edition will not be far away.
I congratulate Dr Kulkarni for his enthusiasm and persistence towards making this book possible. He is a role model for all of us,
and his energy, passion and commitment to a cause is a source of inspiration for many of us.

The publication of third edition of the Textbook of Orthopedics and Trauma in 2016 includes a number of new features, and the
most important one is an addition in the list of contributors, many of whom are young, representing newer generation.
Orthopedic discipline is becoming a highly superspecialized branch. Almost every postgraduate resident wants to take up same
specialty. However, in India, orthopods at periphery have to be the general orthopedic surgeons. This book is designed for them as
well as for the resident who wish to become specialists. All the chapters are fully updated till 2015. Sections on poliomyelitis and
leprosy have been deleted and some new chapters like vacuum-assisted closure and Masquelet’s membrane techniques have been
added.
We are grateful to our contributing authors, whose high level of information; clinical experience and dedication have made this
book an excellent reference book for consultants and a must for postgraduate students. We sincerely thank the section editors who
have done excellent work to edit the chapters.
We plan to publish the fourth edition of this book in 2019 or 2020. Anybody who wishes to contribute is welcomed and is
requested to contact us.