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Orthopaedic surgeons are increasingly involved in the planning of post-surgical rehabilitation of patients as evidence mounts that the quality of postoperative rehabilitation directly correlates to the effectiveness of that surgery. With the emergence of evidence based medicine in orthopaedic surgery and its effect on healthcare reimbursement, rehabilitation plans are increasing in importance. What's more, the need for rehabilitation increases as an aging population participates in more activities and sustains more injuries. Differential diagnosis included at the beginning of each chapter for quick and accurate diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions Assess a body joint's range quickly with the regional assessment boxes in every chapter Find information easily with new portrait oriented rehabilitation protocols

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Author:   S. Brent Brotzman ,  Kevin E. Wilk
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.010kg
ISBN:  

9780323044059

ISBN 10:   0323044050
Pages:   848
Publication Date:   14 February 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hand Injuries *Differential Diagnosis/Regional Examination *Flexor Tendon Injuries (Flexor Digitorum Profundus) *Extensor Tendon Injuries *Fractures and Dislocations of the Hand *Boxer's Fracture *Game Keeper's Thumb *Carpal Tunnel Syndrome *Dupuytren's Contracture *Arthroplasty *Wrist Disorders Chapter 2 Elbow Injuries and Surgery *Differential Diagnosis/Regional Examination *Ulnar Collateral Ligament *Cubital Tunnel *Flexion Contracture *Basic Elbow Exercises *Elbow Dislocation *Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis *Radial Head Fracture *Elbow Arthroplasty *Olecranon Bursitis *Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness Chapter 3 Shoulder Injuries and Surgery *Differential Diagnosis/Regional Examination *General Shoulder Rehab Goals *Impingement Syndrome *Rotator Cuff Tendinitis in Throwers *Rotator Cuff Tears *Shoulder Instability *Frozen Shoulder *Rehab after Shoulder Arthroplasty *Rehab after Shoulder Arthroscopy *Biceps Tendon Disorders *AC joint Injury *Scapular Dyskinesis Chapter 4 Knee Injuries and Surgery *Differential Diagnosis/Regional Examination *The Painful Knee: Evaluation, Examination, and *Imaging *Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries *Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries *Medial Collateral Ligament Injury *Meniscal Injuries *Rehab after Knee Arthroscopy *Patellofemoral Disorders *Evaluation of the Patellofemoral Joint *Patellar Tendon Ruptures *Articular Cartilage Procedures of the Knee *Baker's Cyst (Popliteal Cyst) *Patella Fractures Chapter 5 Foot and Ankle Injuriesm *Differential Diagnosis/Regional Examination *Ankle Sprains *Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Rehabilitation after Lateral Ankle Ligament *Reconstruction *Inferior Heel Pain (Plantar's Fasciitis) *Achilles Tendon Dysfunction *Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency *Metatarsalgia *Hallux Rigidis *First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sprain (Turf Toe) Chapter 6 The Arthritic Lower Extremity *Differential Diagnosis/Regional Examination *The Arthritic Hip *The Arthritic Knee Chapter 7 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy *Differential Diagnosis/Regional Examination *Assessment and Management

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