The revised and expanded 3rd Edition of this widely popular text provides proven how-to guidance for the management of 52 of the most common musculoskeletal disorders seen in today's clinical settings, including strains, sprains, overuse injuries, and inflammatory and arthritic conditions. It explains each problem, how a typical patient describes the discomfort, what to look for during the examination, when to request X-rays, and how to draw a sound diagnosis from clinical observations. The text features updated tables of supports, braces, and casts that make it easy to choose the most efficient and cost-effective immobilizers.
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Introduction Section I The 52 Most Common Outpatient Orthopedic Conditions Chapter 1 Neck Chapter 2 Shoulder Chapter 3 Elbow Chapter 4 Wrist Chapter 5 Hand Chapter 6 Chest Chapter 7 Back Chapter 8 Hip Chapter 9 Knee Chapter 10 Ankle Chapter 11 Foot Section II Fractures Chapter 12 Fractures Frequently Encountered in Primary Care Section III Exercise Instruction Sheets Chapter 13 Exercise Instructions for Home Physical Therapy Section IV Supports, Braces, and Casts Chapter 14 The Most Commonly Used Supports, Braces, and Casts Appendix Fractures, Medications, Lab Values References Index
