Overview
Patellofemoral disorders are extremely prevalent in athletes and can lead to chronic pain, instability, weakness, and inconsistent or poor athletic performance. These disorders can be difficult to diagnose. Treatment options can vary depending upon several factors, including the sport and the time during the sports season when the symptoms occur. Treatment also varies depending on the age of the patient and their competition level. The Patellofemoral Joint in the Athlete provides an extensive review of the physical examination, radiographic evaluation, differential diagnoses, and treatment options of common patellofemoral disorders, including patellar chondrosis, pain and instability. The contributors are nationally recognized experts in the patellofemoral joint that treat athletes of all ages and abilities. Appropriate for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, rehabilitation physicians and physical therapists, this book is a comprehensive guide to the unique and sport-specific concerns of athletes of all ages and abilities with regard to the patellofemoral joint.
Full Product Details
Author: Robin V. West ,
Alexis C. Colvin
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition: 2014 ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 5.391kg
ISBN: 9781461441564
ISBN 10: 1461441560
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 30 August 2013
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
From the reviews: This 165-page book is an efficient and amazingly thorough, current-concepts overview of patellofemoral problems in athletes that covers the anatomy to arthroplasty. ... This book targets a broad range of orthopedic surgeons, ranging from those in training to those established in practice who commonly or rarely perform patellofemoral surgery. ... This book presents the most up-to-date overview of patellofemoral problems currently available. It is efficient, comprehensive, and a great addition to your library. (Mark R. Hutchinson, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2013)
Author Information
Robin V. West, MD is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a current Assistant Team Physician with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Head Team Physician for The University of Pittsburgh men's basketball team as well as Carnegie Mellon University. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society and as Charman of the Conflict of Interest Policy Review Panel for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Alexis Colvin, MD is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She was a 2012 ""Women on the Move"" Honoree from the Arthritis Foundation and named a 2010 Emerging Leader by the American Orthopaedic Association.
