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Key Clinical Topics in Orthopaedic Trauma offers an indispensable practical guide for clinical practice and exam revision. Presented in an A to Z format, this book provides rapid access to the core topics in orthopaedic trauma. By providing a collection of succinct topics that are easy to follow and essential to know, this invaluable book will enhance the clinical knowledge and practical skills of all trainees involved in orthopaedic trauma medicine.

This practical book is written specifically for junior doctors by a team of highly experienced authors, as an introductory guide to clinical research. It covers all areas that a junior doctor needs to consider, including funding, study design, ethics, data analysis, disseminating findings, and furthering one's research career. It presents a balance view of clinical research and is written by authors actively involved in clinical research both at the 'coal-face' and at a more supervisory level. Research can be a difficult process and it is essential to make sure that the project is set up in the correct way in order to get verifiable results. This easy-to-read guide is available to help junior doctors develop a good study design and present evidence of a sound academic practice, which will make obtaining funding more likely and be time-efficient. Getting started early in research and developing a solid, gradual understanding of clinical research through using this approachable book will be of huge benefit to junior doctors and their discipline.