Tarascon Pocket Orthopaedica (Tarascon Series)

Tarascon really needs to make a lab-coat version. Just as I always carry the lab-coat Pharmacopoeia, I would really rather this be available in the larger lab-coat size, if for nothing else than the images could be larger and text easier to read at a glance. The largest type I can find aside from section headers is 3mm, or equivalent to 8.5 point font, much of the text is about 2mm, 6 point. It's very hard to read in poor lighting.The book also needs a protective sleeve of some kind. Mine is trashed.

As a PA student, I know I can never possibly remember every exam and test for every condition. Having this allows me to refresh my memory without carrying around a textbook. If you are thinking of the kindle version to use on an iPhone, consider a few things- the pages don't really fit well so things get a bit off kilter and harder to read, also if an attending sees you reading this, you look smart. If they see you staring at your phone, you look like you are slacking off. I wish Tarascon sold these in sets, I'd probably buy more of them.

It's hard to put a price on something this cheap, yet packs a lot of value. Ortho PGY-1s commonly joke that this is the only book they have read during their residency. Good for ortho rotations that EM residents commonly do or for MS3/MS4 quick reference/quick read prior to ortho rotations.

Extremely helpful pocket resource. 4/5 due to poor organization of material. I put plastic tabs on the sections

Its a nice pocket reference and makes me proud to see its military pedigree. May not have enough info for the med student, but at least it will give you good topics to study.As always, the Kindle version is an embarrassment - steer clear and just get the paper version

Yes it's a pocket guide with copius detailed information. No I cannot read it. The print is like what you would find on inserts that no one wants you to read. Maybe perfect for a 16 year old in bright sunlight.

THE PRINT IS TOO SMAL, BUT IT DOES FIT IN YOUR POCKET. IT MAKES A GOOD REFERENCE GUIDE.

If you practice in orthopedics, this is a great reference. Perfect for those "senior moments", or for a quick refresh on things that don't come up often in your practice. Small size makes it great for keeping in your lab coat pocket, or for losing in the stack of papers on your desk. Buy it, you'll like it.

Very useful book, an essential! Contains all the valuable information that you need for trauma meetings/ward rounds/bedside teaching. The small size makes it very easily portable.

Great little book that actually fits inside your pocket!

Este libro lo conocí por casualidad y es genial. Lo uso siempre durante las guardias como Residente de Traumatología. Es muy útil y manejable, además el precio es asequible. Totalmente recomendable.