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 Its user-friendly organization offers fast access to protocols developed by internationally recognized othopaedists as well as physical and occupational therapists.
Chapter 1. Hand and Wrist Injuries -Flexor Tendon Injuries -Trigger Finger (Stenosing Flexor Tenosynovitis) -Flexor Digitorum Profundus Avulsion (Jersey Finger) -Extensor Tendon Injuries -Fractures and Dislocations of the Hand -Fifth Metacarpal Neck Fracture (Boxers Fracture) -Injuries to the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint (Gamekeepers Thumb) -Nerve Compression Syndromes -Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -Nerve Injuries -Splinting for Nerve Palsies -Replantation -Dupuytrens Contracture -Arthroplasty -Wrist Disorders -Scaphoid Fractures -Fracture of the Distal Radius -Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury -De Quervains Tenosynovitis -Intersection Syndrome of the Wrist -Dorsal and Volar Carpal Ganglion Cysts
Chapter 2. Elbow Injuries -Evaluation -Medical Collateral Ligament (Ulnar Collateral Ligament) Injuries -Ulnar Nerve Injury at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel) -Treating Flexion Contracture (Loss of Extension) in Throwing Athletes -A Basic Elbow Exercise Program (Performed Three Times a Day) -Treatment and Rehabilitation of Elbow Dislocations -Lateral and Medical Epicondylitis -Isolated Fracture of the Radial Head -Elbow Arthroplasty -Olecranon Bursitis -Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness
Chapter 3. Shoulder Injuries -Background -General Principles of Shoulder Rehabilitation -Intake Evaluation -The Importance of History-Taking in Evaluating Shoulder Pain -General Rehabilitation Goals -Impingement Syndrome -Rotator Cuff Tendinitis in the Overhead Athlete -Rotator Cuff Tears -Shoulder Instability -Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) -Rehabilitation after Shoulder Arthroplasty (Replacement) -Biceps Tendon Disorders -Acromioclavicular Joint Injury -Scapular Dyskinesis
Chapter 4. Knee Injuries -The Painful Knee: Evaluation, Examination, and Imaging -Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries -Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries -Medical Collateral Ligament Injury -Meniscal Injuries -Patellofemoral Disorders -Evaluation of the Patellofemoral Joint -Patellar Tendon Ruptures -Articular Cartilage Procedures of the Knee -Bakers Cyst (Popliteal Cyst) -Patella Fractures
Chapter 6. The Arthritic Lower Extremity -The Arthritic Hip -The Arthritic Knee
Chapter 7. Special Topics -Hamstring Injuries in Athletes -Quadriceps Strains and Contusions -Groin Pain -Aquatic Therapy for the Injured Athlete -Running Injuries -Shin Splints in Runners -Return to Play after a Concussion -Osteoporosis: Evaluation, Management, and Exercise
Chapter 9. Low Back Injuries -Definitions and Common Terms -Incidence of Low Back Pain -False-positive Radiographic Studies in Low Back Pain Evaluation -Risk Factors Previously Associated with the Development of Low Back Pain -Predictors of Return-to-Work Status of Patients with Back Pain (Chronicity) -Evaluation of Patients with Low Back Pain -Physical Therapy Approaches in Low Back Pain Overview of Extension-Flexion Bias
Chapter 10. Common Terms, Modalities, and Techniques Employed in Rehabilitation of Orthopaedic Injuries -Kinematics -Terminology for Muscle Contradictions -Terminology for Muscle Activity -Therapeutic Techniques Used in Rehabilitation -Modalities Used in Rehabilitation
Glossary Index
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