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.
