This comprehensive volume explores the field of orthopaedic surgery, tracing its origins from antiquity through the significant developments of the 20th century, and examining current trends towards specialization. It also offers projections on the future of orthopaedics up to the year 2050. Key topics include hip and knee replacement, arthroscopy, fracture management, biomechanics, biomaterials, and imaging. Authored by Leslie Klenerman, Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedic and Accident Surgery at the University of Liverpool, this book provides valuable insights for orthopaedists, rheumatologists, and medical historians.