Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition #16647
By Steven B. Brotzman, MD and Kevin E. Wilk, PT
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-01186-0
ISBN-10: 0-323-01186-1
Imprint: MOSBY
Description
The New Edition of this respected reference continues to provide state-of-the-art, practical guidance on the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with orthopaedic problems. Organized by anatomic region, this resource covers everything from the initial examination and differential diagnosis...through treatment and postoperative rehabilitation It's user-friendly organization offers fast access to protocols developed by internationally recognized othopaedists as well as physical and occupational therapists.
With 24 additional contributors.
Key Features
* Thoroughly covers examination techniques for common orthopaedic injuries.
* Presents a wealth of algorithms on criteria-based treatment as well as rehabilitation protocols—for patients with acute injuries and those recovering from orthopaedic procedures.
* Provides useful criteria on when a patient may safely return to sports or work.
* Features extensive coverage of both nonoperative and postoperative othropaedic injuries that are difficult to find.
New to this Edition
* Presents fresh perspectives from a new co-editor, renowned physical therapist Kevin Wilk, PT.
* Features comprehensive coverage of hot topics such as hamstring injuries · strains and contusions of the quadriceps · groin pain · aquatic therapy for injured athletes · running injuries · shin splints in runners · returning to sports after concussions · osteoporosis · and more.
Contents
Chapter 1. Hand and Wrist Injuries
Chapter 2. Elbow Injuries
Chapter 3. Shoulder Injuries
Chapter 4. Knee Injuries
Chapter 5. Ankle Injuries
Chapter 6. The Arthritic Lower Extremity
Chapter 7. Special Topics
Chapter 8. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Chapter 9. Low Back Injuries
Chapter 10. Common Terms, Modalities, and Techniques Employed in Rehabilitation of Orthopaedic Injuries
672 pages 610 ills
Trim size 216 X 279 mm
Copyright 2003
Hardcover, Reference
Author Information
By Steven B. Brotzman, MD, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center,College Station;Adjunct Professor, Department of Kinesiology,Texas A&M-Corpus Christi,Corpus Christi;Division 1 Team Physician,Department of Athletics,Texas A&M-Corpus Christi,Corpus Christi, Sports Medicine Specialist,North Austin Medical Center,Austin, TX; and Kevin E. Wilk, PT, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Programs in Physical Therapy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI; National Director, Research and Clinical Education, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Corporation; Associate Clinical Director,HealthSouth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center,Birmingham;Director of Rehabilitative Research,American Sports Medicine Institute,Birmingham, AL
Reviews
This textbook is easy to read, with well-placed text boxes and many illustrations. Photographs and line drawings are used in good combination to complement the text and illustrate the techniques described. This book is useful for orthopaedic pathology and physical therapy students and also to sports orthopaedists. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
