DeLee & Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine E-Book: 2-Volume Set 5th Edition

📘 DeLee, Drez & Miller’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (5th Edition, 2-Volume Set) 

⭐ Overview

The 5th Edition of DeLee, Drez & Miller’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine is a comprehensive, two-volume reference covering the full spectrum of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. It integrates basic science, clinical evaluation, surgical management, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Recognized as one of the leading textbooks in orthopaedic sports medicine, it offers evidence-based guidance from internationally renowned experts.

🔍 Key Features

• Two-volume comprehensive set with 1800+ pages of in-depth content.

• Complete regional coverage: shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand, hip, pelvis, knee, leg, foot & ankle, spine, and head injuries.

• Authoritative surgical techniques including arthroscopy, reconstructions, cartilage restoration, meniscal transplants, and revision surgery.

• Extensive basic science section: biomechanics, tissue healing, graft biology, imaging, sports physiology.

• Medical and non-orthopaedic aspects: cardiovascular issues, dermatology, concussion, psychology, doping, nutrition, and care of female & pediatric athletes.

• Rehabilitation guidelines: structured rehab protocols and return-to-play criteria for every major injury.

• Multimedia access: large library of procedural and rehab videos.

• Evidence-based structure: chapters include levels of evidence and expert “Preferred Techniques.”

🎯 Key Benefits

• Definitive reference for diagnosis, operative planning, rehab, and complex decision-making.

• Balances surgery + clinical medicine + rehabilitation, providing a holistic approach to athlete management.

• Supports modern practice with updated techniques and best-practice guidelines.

• Enhances training and exam preparation for orthopaedic and sports medicine trainees.

• Practical for daily clinical use, with clear algorithms, tables, and technique steps.

👥 Ideal For

• Orthopaedic surgeons & sports medicine specialists

• Orthopaedic residents, fellows, and medical students

• Physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists & athletic trainers

• Team physicians and clinicians caring for high-performance athletes

• Institutions needing an authoritative sports-medicine reference

📈 Recommendation

Highly recommended as a core textbook in orthopaedic sports medicine.
The 5th Edition remains one of the most comprehensive, trusted, and practical resources for both surgical and non-surgical management of sports injuries.