Clinical Diagnosis in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Case by Case

1st Edition - December 1, 2020
Authors: Subhadra Nori, Michelle Stern, Se Won Lee
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 2 0 8 4 - 7
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 2 2 5 2 - 0

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Offering a strong focus on investigative methods and action strategies for diagnosis of musculoskeletal issues, Clinical Diagnosis in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Case by Case is a must-have resource for quick reference during daily rounds, as well as a handy study and review tool for oral boards. This portable reference covers what approaches to take when a patient presents with specific musculoskeletal issues (including differential diagnoses possibilities), what tests are appropriate to order, how to determine the relevance of results, and what treatment options to consider. Practical and easy to use, it helps you apply foundational knowledge to everyday clinical situations.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Neck Pain
General Discussion
Case Discussion
Case Discussion
Review of Proposed Pathology and Pathobiomechanics
Summary
Chapter 2. Back Pain
General Discussion
Differential Diagnosis
Case Discussion
Case Discussion
Review of Proposed Pathology and Pathobiomechanics
Treatment Strategies
Summary
Chapter 3. Shoulder Pain
General Discussion: General Approach to Shoulder Pain
Common Differential Diagnoses for Shoulder Pain
Case Discussion
Case Discussion
Review of Proposed Pathology and Pathobiomechanics
Summary
Chapter 4. Knee Pain
General Discussion
Case Discussion
Review of Proposed Pathology and Pathobiomechanics
Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Main Provocative Tests on Physical Examination
Imaging Studies
Discussion
Conservative Treatment
Interventions
Summary
Chapter 5. Hand and Wrist Pain
General Discussion: General Approach to Wrist and Hand Pain
Common Differential Diagnoses for Wrist and Hand Pain
Case Discussion
Case Discussion
Review of Proposed Pathology and Pathobiomechanics in Carpometacarpal Joint
Summary
Chapter 6. Hip Pain
General Discussion: General Approach to Hip Pain
Common Differential Diagnoses for Hip Pain
Case Discussion
Case Discussion
Review of Anatomy of the Hip Joint, Proposed Pathology, and Pathobiomechanics of Femoroacetabular Impingement
Summary
Chapter 7. Elbow Pain
General Discussion
Differential Diagnosis
Case Discussion
Review of Proposed Pathology and Pathobiomechanics
Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Epicondylitis and Mononeuropathy
Discussion
Chronic Phase
Summary
Chapter 8. Foot and Ankle Pain
The General Approach to Foot and Ankle Pain
Common Differential Diagnoses for Foot and Ankle Pain
Case Discussion
Further Case Discussion
Review of Proposed Pathology and Pathobiomechanics
Summary
Chapter 9. Fibromyalgia
Discussion
Summary
Chapter 10. Upper Extremity Swelling
General Discussion
Review of Proposed Pathology and Pathobiomechanics
Classification
Incidence of Lymphedema
Symptoms
Grading of Lymphedema (Table 10.1)
Staging of Lymphedema Adapted From the International Society of Lymphology
Diagnosis
Treatment
Maintenance Phase
Surgical Options
Summary
Chapter 11. Tingling and Numbness
General Discussion
Common Differential Diagnoses
Case Discussion
Review of Proposed Pathology
Summary
Chapter 12. A Patient With Gait Difficulty
General Discussion
Case Discussion
Review of Proposed Pathology
Index

Subhadra Nori

The lead author, Dr Subhadra Nori has 30 years of experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine. Since completion of Residency at Cornell Medical centre, New York Hospital she remained in Academics and has trained close to 200 Residents. Dr Nori has written book chapters in the Secrets Series of PM&R, Tumours of the Central Nervous System edited by Keating, Goodrich and Packers, PM&R Knowledge (now an ebook) and designed questions for board review for AAPM&R. She has also published articles in journals as Muscle and Nerve, and currently serving as editorial peer reviewer for AAPM&R and as JAAPA. She has held many leadership roles as the President of the New York society of PM&R and Chair of the Director’s council for HHC. She is currently The Regional Medical Director and Senior Attending Physician of the Department of PM&R at QHN (Elmhurst and Queens Hospital Centers) and Associate Professor ISSMS.

Affiliations and expertise

Regional Medical Director, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine; Attending Physiatrist, Elmhurst and Queens Hospital Centers; Clinical Associate Professor, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, New York, New York

Michelle Stern

Michelle Stern, MD, trained at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York City, NY. She is one of the 29 peer-reviewers of the 2nd edition of Practical Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has authored and co-authored 24 other scientific publications related to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Affiliations and expertise

Chairman, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Health & Hospital Jacobi and North Central Bronx; Clinical Associate Professor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York

Se Won Lee

Affiliations and expertise

Residency Program Director, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sunrise Graduate Medical Education Consortium, Mountain View Hospital; Clinical Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Reno, Las Vegas, Nevada