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Third Edition
By
Bruce Anderson, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR; Director, Medical Orthopedic Department, Sunnyside Medical Center, Portland, OR
Description
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.
Audience
Family Physicians, Internists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses.
Contents
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
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Paperback, 336 pages, publication date: SEP-2005
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-2206-0
ISBN-10: 1-4160-2206-6
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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