Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, 4-Volume Set, 15th Edition

Editors

Frederick M. Azar, MD (Editor); Jeffrey R. Sawyer, MD (Editor); Thomas W. Throckmorton, MD (Editor)

ISBN: 9780443117633

Published: March 19, 2026

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Elsevier

Description

Now in its 15th edition, Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics is the field's most trusted comprehensive reference, produced by the Campbell Clinic team. This four-volume set was selected for the 2026 Doody's Core Titles list as an Essential Purchase in Orthopedics, guiding trainees and practicing surgeons through the full breadth of orthopaedic surgical care.

Key Features

Step-by-step procedural guidance across the full range of orthopaedic surgery; new decision-making treatment algorithms; expanded high-quality procedural video content; updated diagnostic imaging and clinical photography throughout; new "Campbell's Concept" boxes distilling expert insight from the Campbell Clinic; consistent chapter structure for fast clinical reference; includes complementary eBook access with search, notes and highlighting.

Coverage

Reconstructive procedures of the hip, knee and ankle; shoulder and elbow arthroplasty and reconstruction; amputation surgery; musculoskeletal infection; and the general principles underpinning modern orthopaedic surgical practice, spread across four fully indexed volumes.

About the Editors

Frederick M. Azar, Jeffrey R. Sawyer and Thomas W. Throckmorton lead the editorial team from the Campbell Clinic at the University of Tennessee, working alongside an international panel of contributing orthopaedic surgeons.

Why buy this book?

Campbell's has anchored orthopaedic surgery libraries for nearly eight decades. This 15th edition keeps that reference current with the latest procedures, imaging and clinical algorithms, making it a core acquisition for any teaching hospital, orthopaedic department or surgical training library.

Keywords

orthopaedic surgery, operative orthopaedics, hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, shoulder surgery, orthopaedic reference, Campbell Clinic

Target Audience

Orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic residents and fellows, academic medical libraries

Genre

Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics

Q&A

Q: What edition is the current Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics?
A: The 15th edition, published March 2026 by Elsevier.

Q: How many volumes does Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics 15th edition have?
A: Four volumes covering the full scope of orthopaedic surgical practice.

Q: Who edits Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics?
A: Frederick M. Azar, Jeffrey R. Sawyer and Thomas W. Throckmorton of the Campbell Clinic.

Q: Is Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics suitable for orthopaedic residents?
A: Yes, it is widely used as both a trainee reference and a clinical tool for practicing surgeons.

Q: Does the 15th edition include digital access?
A: Yes, an eBook version with searchable text and note-taking is included with purchase.

Where can I buy Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, 15th Edition?

Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics (4-Volume Set), 15th Edition is available for purchase through CLNZ Books, with worldwide delivery for university libraries, hospitals and individual surgeons.

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