This book does not attempt to rival major surgical textbooks, but draws together a collection of basic information in a convenient format. It provides a transition in knowledge between the basic sciences and clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the general principles of surgery rather than on management of specific conditions and thus this title complements the standard clinical surgical textbooks.

• Applies basic science to practical clinical settings
• Clear succinct chapters
• Provides a core of knowledge with which surgeons should be familiar
• Recommended by the RCS
• Written by the RCS STEP course tutors
• Ensures a transition of knowledge between the basic sciences and clinical practice
• Helps MRCS candidates revise for exams
• Aids decision-making for inexperienced surgeons

• New chapter on Tissue and Bone response to trauma and surgery
• New chapter on Clinical Governance
• New editor joins the book, Mr. William Ribbans