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We are pleased to announce that our title, AO Principles of Fracture Management, has been highly recommended in the Medicine category of the 2001 BMA Medical Book Competition. The prizes were presented by Professor Parveen Kumar, Professor of Clinical Medical Education at St Barts and the Royal London School of Medicine at a ceremony and reception the evening of Wednesday, 14th November, 2001 at BMA House. More... to read about this book, its special features, its table of contents and sample contents. Click on pictures to enlarge!