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Firearms are more prevalent in society than at any other time in our history, and gunshot wounds are one of the leading mechanisms of injury in the young population. This monograph provides a practical reference for the care of patients with gunshot wounds in both military and civilian settings. Learn the latest techniques for the initial evaluation and resuscitation of gunshot victims. Review strategies for the care of gunshot injury to the soft tissues, skeletal muscle, nerves, joints, and bone. Gain insight into the prevention of infection, wound ballistics, and the types and nomenclature of firearms. The Monograph Series draws on current literature to support diagnosis, initial treatment, and management decision making for specific orthopaedic conditions.