A Bonehead Speaks - What you need to know about Orthopaedic Surgery by Kurt Ehlert. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 2012. Paperback 264 pages ISBN:9780984969814 Language: English. A Bonehead Speaks is constructed to demonstrate initially how an orthopaedic surgeon is raised and how he thinks. The book delves in detail into common orthopaedic issues separated by body part. These sections provide factual information on the anatomy, diseases or injuries, and possible treatments for each body part. The author in his accessible style instructs the reader in what an orthopaedic surgeon is thinking at each step and in each situation, trying to demonstrate why they act the way they do. This book is designed to make the reader a better informed patient about their own musculoskeletal issues. The insights they will gain into the viewpoint of their doctor through reading this book will empower them in making intelligent choices for their health care. Paperback 264 pages ISBN:9780984969814 Excellent conditition.