The book provides a practical and comprehensive overview of the challenges encountered in modern orthopaedic practice. Covering complications related to arthroscopy, joint replacement, spine surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, pelvic and acetabular surgery, and upper and lower limb trauma procedures, it focuses on the prevention, early recognition, and effective management of adverse outcomes. Chapters on postoperative rehabilitation and medicolegal issues further broaden its clinical relevance and utility.

Written for postgraduate trainees and practicing orthopaedic surgeons, the book combines evidence-based knowledge with practical surgical experience. It highlights key aspects of preoperative planning, intraoperative decision-making, technical nuances, and postoperative care, while emphasizing tips, tricks, and common pitfalls that can influence surgical outcomes. By addressing complications in a structured and clinically focused manner, the text helps readers develop strategies for safer surgery and improved patient care.

Distinguished by its complication-oriented approach, this book goes beyond standard procedural descriptions to provide valuable insights into managing difficult situations and minimizing long-term sequelae. It serves as a useful resource for orthopaedic professionals seeking to enhance surgical safety, optimize outcomes, and strengthen their clinical decision-making in everyday practice.

Dr. Harshal Suhas Sakale is an Additional Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at AIIMS Raipur, with specialized expertise in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and Arthroplasty. He is actively involved in clinical practice, research, and academic activities, with more than 70 publications in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Sakale has received several prestigious fellowships, including the BIOS UK Fellowship, the IOA International Arthroplasty Fellowship, and the Dr. Gopalkrishnan Indian Arthroscopy Fellowship.

His primary clinical and academic interests include knee and shoulder arthroscopy, sports injury management, ligament reconstruction, primary and complex joint replacement surgery, and orthopaedic education.

As an academician, Dr. Sakale is actively involved in teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, MCh, and PhD students. He has presented his research at numerous national and international scientific conferences and continues to contribute significantly to evidence-based orthopaedic practice.

Dr. Alok Chandra Agrawal (MS Orthopaedics, DNB Orthopaedics, PhD Orthopaedics, Honorary DSC, FAMS) graduated from Pt. J. N. M. Medical College, Raipur CG, India. He is a Professor and Head of the Department at All India Institute of Medical Sciences since 2013.He is co-ordinator for MS Orthopaedics, MCh Joint Replacements and Reconstructions, PhD Orthopaedics and MBBS courses at AIIMS Raipur. He has more than 200 peer reviewed publications and has presented numerous Orations and paper and poster presentations in various International and National scientific meetings. Dr. Alok C Agrawal is currently President of Chhattisgarh Arthroplasty Association, President Elect Central Zone of IOA and has also taken responsibilities of President Indian Stem Cell study Group Association, President Chhattisgarh Orthopaedic Association and Dean (Academics) AIIMS Raipur in the past. He was the first IOA-IOSUK fellow to visit UK from India in the year 2008 followed by WOC-India fellow to visit SICOT 2008 Hongkong. Dr. Agrawal has visited UK, Hongkong, Capetown South Africa, Montral Canada, Muscut Oman, Belgrade, Switzerland, Madrid Spain and Egypt for various International Deliberations.