By
Walter Frontera, MD, PhD, Dean, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Julie Silver, MD, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Attending Physician, Spaulding Rehabilitation,
Framingham, MA; General and Brigham and Women's Hospitals, Boston, MA
Thomas Rizzo, MD, Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN; Consultant and Chair, Department
of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
Description
Practical and authoritative, this new edition delivers easy access to the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal
disorders and other common conditions requiring rehabilitation. Each topic is presented in a concise, focused, and well-illustrated two-color
format featuring a description of the condition, discussion of symptoms, examination findings, functional limitations, and diagnostic
testing. The treatment section is extensive and covers initial therapies, rehabilitation interventions, procedures, and surgery. From
sore shoulders in cancer patients to spinal cord injuries, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition provides you
with the knowledge you need to face every challenge you confront.
Audience:
Physical Medicine & Rehab Physicians, Physical Medicine & Rehab Residents
