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Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice
by Tony K. George S. Ali Mostoufi Alfred J. TriaThis pocket-sized guide provides a practical and comprehensive resource for orthopedic, PM&R, and musculoskeletal specialists, as well as primary care physicians who work in the community outpatient clinic setting. Its consistent chapter format covers each area with anatomy, physical examination, preoperative management, and postoperative rehabilitation sections for the spine and extremities. The book presents treatment protocols for various injuries, including physical therapy measures such as weight bearing status, PRE, closed or open chain exercises, and timing for returning to routine or sport activities. Its concise presentation of rehabilitation for the upper and lower extremities, the hip and pelvis, and the spine enables quick reference and clinical decision-making. Furthermore, the book includes a chapter on rehabilitation following the use of orthobiologics, making it a valuable resource for healthcare professionals involved in orthopedic rehabilitation after regenerative interventions.
Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success
by Kenneth Egol Joseph Zuckerman Laith JazrawiOrthopedic surgery remains one of the most competitive subspecialties in medicine. This “how- to” guide describes how medical students can achieve their goal of being accepted into an orthopedic residency program and how to thrive once there.What will you learn from Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success?• How medical students can achieve their goal of being accepted into an orthopedic residency program• How to succeed during and after your residency• Tips and pearls to maximize your experience• Budgeting your time• Peer interaction• Job placement• How to read a contract• How to decide between academic or private practice• Asset protection • Making the right financial decisionOrthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success by Drs. Laith M. Jazrawi, Kenneth A. Egol and Joseph D. Zuckerman is the only book on the market that solely focuses on getting into an orthopedic residency or fellowship training program, excelling once you are there, and maximizing and obtaining the right practice opportunity for you. Providing easy-to-read chapters and quick reference materials, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of musculoskeletal care.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
by Fabrizio Margheritini Roberto RossiAim of this book is to give an update on the main issues in sports traumatology and orthopedics, involving different body sections. Exploring the most important aspects of sports medicine - from anatomy to normal movements description, from diagnosis to sports injuries treatment, from conservative to surgical treatments - it gives a global overview of the field, describing also diagnostic tools recently introduced in this field, such as hip arthroscopy, and taking into consideration related areas like nutrition, prevention, training and rehabilitation. The single chapters deal with relevant problems such as emergencies on the field, pathologies of the upper and lower extremity, spine problems in athletes. Each injury is approached on the basis of both the specific body area and of the different sports/activities. Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts, this volume will be a fundamental book for orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, general practitioners, personal and athletic trainers, offering them a useful tool for the management of most frequent injuries in sports medicine.
Orthopedic Stem Cell Surgery
by Jeffrey N. WeissThis book is a concise guide that provides an easy to follow template for other physicians to develop similar stem cell based treatments within their specialty. It identifies and summarizes the current world-wide orthopedic stem cell trials. Organized into three sections, Orthopedic Stem Cell Surgery presents clinical studies that examine the procedures for setting up and implementing stem cell surgery within the specialty of orthopedics. Chapters maintain an accessible narrative while also addressing complex studies related to orthopedic stem cell surgery. A sister text to the recently published, Retinal and Optic Nerve Stem Cell Surgery, and Neurologic Stem Cell Surgery this expertly written book examines critical Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved studies.
Orthopedic Stem Cell Surgery
by Jeffrey N. WeissThis book is a concise guide that provides an easy to follow template for other physicians to develop similar stem cell based treatments within their specialty. It identifies and summarizes the current world-wide orthopedic stem cell trials. Organized into three sections, Orthopedic Stem Cell Surgery presents clinical studies that examine the procedures for setting up and implementing stem cell surgery within the specialty of orthopedics. Chapters maintain an accessible narrative while also addressing complex studies related to orthopedic stem cell surgery. A sister text to the recently published, Retinal and Optic Nerve Stem Cell Surgery, and Neurologic Stem Cell Surgery this expertly written book examines critical Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved studies.
Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship
by Adam E. M. Eltorai Craig P. Eberson Alan H. DanielsThis quick-reference guide is the first book written specifically for the many third- and fourth-year medical students rotating on an orthopedic surgery service. Organized anatomically, it focuses on the diagnosis and management of the most common pathologic entities. Each chapter covers history, physical examination, imaging, and common diagnoses. For each diagnosis, the book sets out the typical presentation, options for non-operative and operative management, and expected outcomes. Chapters include key illustrations, quick-reference charts, tables, diagrams, and bulleted lists. Each chapter is co-authored by a senior resident or fellow and an established academic physician and is concise enough to be read in two or three hours. Students can read the text from cover to cover to gain a general foundation of knowledge that can be built upon when they begin their rotation, then use specific chapters to review a sub-specialty before starting a new rotation or seeing a patient with a sub-specialty attending. Practical and user-friendly, Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship is the ideal, on-the-spot resource for medical students and practitioners seeking fast facts on diagnosis and management. Its bullet-pointed outline format makes it a perfect quick-reference, and its content breadth covers the most commonly encountered orthopedic problems in practice.
Orthopedic Surgery Rotation
by Adam E. M. Eltorai Craig P. Eberson Alan H. DanielsThe 4th year of medical school represents an important transition with new goals and expectations. Matching into orthopedic surgery residency is increasingly competitive. Performing well on orthopedic surgery rotations during the 4th year of medical school is critical for match success. The goal of this guide book is to help students ace their orthopedic rotations. Orthopedic Surgery Rotation focuses on practical tips for success from optimal study resources, key technical skills, and strategies for being a standout orthopedic team player. Each chapter is written by current orthopedic residents, who not only know from personal experience on how to excel but also are actively involved in evaluating the performance of 4th year medical students. This book will serve as tool to propel students to the next level and help them start their journey as orthopedists on the right foot.
Orthopedic Surgical Oncology For Bone Tumors: A Case Study Atlas
by Harzem Özger Franklin H. Sim Ajay Puri Levent EralpThis atlas presents a collection of richly illustrated teaching cases. It covers the fundamentals of orthopedic oncology complemented with relevant aspects that are demonstrated using individual cases. In a specialty that deals with a relatively smaller number of cases compared to tumors of other systems, this atlas prepares readers for clinical practice by combining a problem-based learning (PBL) approach, which lies on the continuum between structured and guided learning, with theory and practical insights.The book is divided into sections, arranged according to anatomical regions and the reconstruction type. Each section focuses on a specific anatomical region, and each case presentation includes the basic clinical history, basic principles, preoperative, perioperative and radiographic images, a pitfall list, treatment strategy, technical pearls, outcomes and complications. For each region the authors discuss both the biological and non-biological reconstruction techniques. The book is designed to actively involve the reader, making it an invaluable tool for all orthopedic surgeons confronted with oncologic surgery. The book is intended for trainees in orthopedics, orthopedic oncology fellows as well as practicing consultants.
Orthopedic Trauma Call for the Attending Surgeon
by Steven Morgan David Hak Kyros IpaktchiOrthopedic Trauma Call for the Attending Surgeon is a clinically focused book that will help guide the orthopedic surgeon through the most commonly encountered injuries when on call.Drs. David J. Hak, Kyros R. Ipaktchi and Steven Morgan are joined by over 50 leading experts to provide a succinct and quick review of the key points that will allow you to provide patients with expert and immediate care.Inside Orthopedic Trauma Call for the Attending Surgeon each chapter is written in an easy to read bulleted format that will allow for a quick review of the key facts you need to know while taking call. Chapters also cover emergent and definitive management and provide guidelines for when to consider referral to a higher level of care. The authors also share their tips and tricks for successful outcomes, while highlighting potential pitfalls and how to avoid them. Since it can be difficult to find time to read a traditional textbook or review article, Orthopedic Trauma Call for the Attending Surgeon is perfect for orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, extenders who cover ER call, and orthopedic trainees.
Orthopedic Traumatology
by William T. Obremskey Manish K. Sethi A. Alex JahangirPhysicians are under increasing pressure to provide quality health care in the most cost-effective way possible. The escalating costs of orthopedic care are driving the need to base clinical decision making on evidence-based data that will help physicians provide optimal care to every patient. Evidence-based medicine is the future of orthopedic surgery. In a world where the quality of surgical outcomes will be increasingly measured, evidence-based data will heavily guide decision making in orthopedic trauma. Orthopedic Traumatology: An Evidence-Based Approach provides the reader with a focused and comprehensive review of the literature surrounding the management of the orthopedic trauma patient. The book centers around clinical scenarios with each chapter based on a specific case. Renowned orthopedic trauma surgeons from across the country serve as contributing authors, writing based on these scenarios and giving their expert opinions on management while using data as their guide. Each chapter describes and summarizes the data, but achieves this objective in a case-based format. Each case is brief, but includes relevant imaging. The case scenarios are heavily weighted toward treatment of more controversial injuries. As there is currently no book on the market that focuses solely on orthopedic trauma and evidence-based medicine, this book is sure to be a useful reference for residents and practicing physicians alike.
Orthopedic Traumatology: An Evidence-based Approach
by Manish K. Sethi William T. Obremskey A. Alex JahangirNow in its revised and expanded second edition, this comprehensive, user-friendly text brings the latest evidence to bear on the diagnosis and management of orthopedic trauma patients. Centering on clinical scenarios, each chapter is based on a specific case. Leaders in the field of orthopedic trauma provide their expert opinions on management strategies and techniques while using data as their guide. The book is divided into sections covering the spine, upper and lower extremities, hip and acetabulum, foot and ankle, polytrauma, infection and perioperative management. New chapters in this edition discuss elbow fracture dislocations, femoral neck fractures in the young, Lisfranc injuries and acute post-operative infection. Each chapter describes and summarizes the data in a consistent structure, but achieves this objective in a case-based format.Utilizing the latest literature, Orthopedic Traumatology: An Evidence-Based Approach, Second Edition will continue to serve as a guide for orthopedic residents and practicing physicians alike.
Orthopedics for Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Students: An Introductory Guide
by John A. GracyThis practical introductory guide provides PA/NP students with the tools to recognize and begin treatment of the most common orthopedic problems, to avoid missing critical diagnoses, and to serve as a base of knowledge to which they can add depending on their chosen career path. Utilizing this concise text, PA/NP students will gain a basic familiarity with how to describe a problem (including imaging) to an orthopedic surgeon as well as how to begin treatment. In addition, the student should have no difficulty passing the orthopedic portion of the PA/NP credentialing exams. The essentials of imaging, fracture description and operating room procedures are presented first. Then, proceeding anatomically from upper to lower extremity and the spine, chapters utilize a user-friendly chapter format covering fractures, dislocations and trauma as well as non-traumatic injury, focusing on pathophysiology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, and brief treatment protocols. Since many PAs are office-based, only the highlights of surgery are presented, with an emphasis on what to look for regarding post-operative complications as well as the goals of the rehabilitation process (both non-operative and post-operative).Many books intended for orthopedic PA/NP students are written for those already in practice, usually providing far more information than the student can absorb in the usual 4-week orthopedic rotation, while others tend to skip important areas. This guide provides concise yet comprehensive coverage for a well-rounded presentation of everything orthopedic PA/NP students need to know to succeed.
Orthopedics in Disasters
by Leonid Roshal Alexander Lerner Nikolaj WolfsonThis book is the first to address specifically the mechanisms and treatment of orthopedic injuries due to natural disasters and other mass casualty events. Casualty management is discussed in a range of contexts, from earthquakes and tsunamis to terror attacks and combat situations. Organizational aspects are addressed, general treatment principles are documented, and the management of a variety of orthopedic injuries is described with the aid of numerous illustrations. The book will serve as an invaluable source of practical knowledge for a broad spectrum of medical and other staff, including emergency personnel, orthopedic and trauma surgeons, general practitioners, medical students, and professionals working for the military, government bodies, and NGOs.
Orthopedics of the Upper and Lower Limb
by K. Mohan IyerThis book has been written by established Orthopedic Surgeons who have become dedicated specialists within their particular subspecialty. They have contributed by writing highly detailed chapters that educate the reader with the basic science, accepted fundamentals and most recent trends within the full range of orthopedic management of upper and lower limb orthopedic disorders.It is intended that this well illustrated and highly informative text book to provide orthopedic surgeons in training with comprehensive and relevant core knowledge on all aspects of orthopedics of the upper and lower limb, and will become an essential guide for surgeons in training, providing step by step approaches to performing initial diagnosis, surgical procedures and post operative management.
Orthopedics of the Upper and Lower Limb
by K. Mohan Iyer Wasim S. KhanThe second edition of this book provides a practical guide to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in orthopedics for both the upper and lower limb. Extensively revised chapters provide detailed step-by-step instructions on how to perform basic clinical and surface, anatomy examinations on joints including the hand, elbow and ankle. The application of relevant surgical procedures and post-operative management techniques are also detailed. New topics covered include cruciate ligament injuries, and robot assisted surgery.Orthopedics of the Upper and Lower Limb is an ideal resource for trainees and junior surgeons seeking an easy to follow clinical manual on how to successfully diagnose and treat patients with orthopedic disorders affecting both limbs. It is also of use to the experienced practitioner seeking a detailed resource on the latest advances in the field.
Orthopedie (Quintessens)
by J. A. N. Verhaar and J. B. A. MourikDe afgelopen jaren heeft het leerboek Orthopedie in Nederland een centrale plaats verworven in het medische en paramedische onderwijs. Orthopedie is hiermee uitgegroeid tot het meest gebruikte leerboek van aandoeningen van het bewegingsapparaat, te weten botten, spieren, pezen en gewrichten.Orthopedie is tekstueel volledig herzien op basis van de laatste ontwikkelingen en wetenschappelijke inzichten. Daarnaast is het boek uitgebreid met nieuw beeldmateriaal. Nieuw zijn ook de intermezzo's en kernpunten in de afzonderlijke hoofdstukken. Deze elementen bieden de lezer een handvat bij het lezen van de tekst en vergemakkelijken zo het studeren.De opbouw in vier secties is gehandhaafd: A. Een algemeen deel om een overzicht te krijgen van het onderzoek en de behandelingsprincipes in de orthopedie.B. Een ruim deel over orthopedische traumatologie.C. Een deel over kinderorthopedische problemen.D. Een overzicht van de orthopedische aandoeningen bij volwassenen.Vele auteurs, experts in hun deelgebied, leveren een bijdrage, in zowel tekst als beeld. Het leerboek bevat een groot aantal illustraties en tekeningen in twee kleuren, die een goed beeld van de verschillende aandoeningen geven.Het boek bevat essentiële informatie voor studenten in medische vakken en legt de nadruk op de meest voorkomende aandoeningen. Behalve voor studenten geneeskunde en arts-assistenten is Orthopedie geschikt voor fysiotherapeuten en verpleegkundigen met een specialisatie in de orthopedie.
Orthopedische chirurgie
by Margret BeliënDe reeks `Operatieve Zorg & Technieken is bestemd voor de opleiding tot operatieassistent. Naast het basisboek bestaat de reeks uit aantal vervolgdelen waarin de verschillende sub specialismen van de chirurgie worden behandeld. Elk deel in de reeks heeft dezelfde indeling; achterin wordt altijd een selectie opgenomen van veelvoorkomend specifiek instrumentarium. Ieder hoofdstuk begint met een inleiding, gevolgd door een uitwerking van de pre-, per- en postoperatieve fase van de operatie. Bij alle operatiebeschrijvingen staat een vermelding van de operatie-indicatie en het doel van de operatie. De opstelling van het operatieteam wordt per operatiebeschrijving verduidelijkt door een afbeelding. De reeks `Operatieve Zorg & Technieken benadert de beroepsuitoefening van de operatieassistent zo dicht mogelijk. De talrijke afbeeldingen onderbouwen deze benadering. Orthopedische chirurgie behandelt een van de thans belangrijkste snijdende specialismen. In dit boek worden de meest voorkomende basistechnieken en behandelingsmethoden beschreven. Om de leesbaarheid niet in gevaar te brengen is ervoor gekozen de algemene basisoperatietechnieken, die ook in dit boek van toepassing zijn, niet opnieuw te bespreken. Deze worden reeds weergegeven in de andere delen (met name in Traumatologie van extremiteiten en bekken). Orthopedische chirurgie is dan ook niet los te zien van de hele reeks.
Orthopedische chirurgie (Operatieve zorg en technieken)
by Sonja de Jong-Perdijk Arne Wibier Faiiza El-AmraouiDit leerboek helpt operatieassistenten de juiste operatieve voorbereidingsroute te bewandelen voor orthopedische operaties. Dat doet het met orthopedische achtergrondinformatie, én met inzicht in het pre-, per- en postoperatieve proces. Het focust daarbij op operaties van de bovenste tot de onderste extremiteit. Het boek richt zich in de eerste plaats op operatieassistenten in opleiding, operatieassistenten die zich moeten bekwamen in een nieuwe ingreep, en roulerende operatieassistenten. Maar het is ook zeer geschikt als naslagwerk voor andere beroepen in de gezondheidszorg.Orthopedische chirurgie is onderdeel van de reeks operatieve zorg en technieken (OZT), die bestaat uit het basisboek en vervolgdelen die elk gekoppeld zijn aan een specialisme. Dit deel beschrijft de operaties aan extremiteiten, van de bovenste tot de onderste. In deze herziene versie zijn een aantal operaties achterwege gelaten die niet meer worden uitgevoerd, of die in andere delen van de reeks al worden beschreven. Ook is een aantal nieuwe operaties toegevoegd, en zijn bestaande operaties tegen het licht gehouden van de hedendaagse technieken. Waar nodig zijn ze aangepast, bijvoorbeeld met andere afbeeldingen.Sonja de Jong-Perdijk is operatieassistent in Amsterdam UMC. Arne Wibier is operatieassistent en vakspecialist orthopedie in het Albert Schweitzer ziekenhuis. Faiiza El-Amraoui is operatieassistent en werkt gedetacheerd met expertise orthopedie.
Orthopedische geneeskunde en manuele therapie
by F. D. WinkelEen selectie van hoofdstukken uit de uitgebreide serie 'Orthopedische Geneeskunde en Manuele Therapie'. Doordat de selectie geheel is toegesneden op de opleidingen is de voor de student overbodige wetenschappelijke stof hier weggelaten. Dat neemt niet weg dat alle belangrijke manueel therapeutische onderzoek- en behandeltechnieken educatief worden beschreven aan de hand van uitgebreid illustratiemateriaal.
Orthopedische geneeskunde en manuele therapie
by F. D. WinkelEen selectie van hoofdstukken uit de uitgebreide serie 'Orthopedische Geneeskunde en Manuele Therapie'. Doordat de selectie geheel is toegesneden op de opleidingen is de voor de student overbodige wetenschappelijke stof hier weggelaten. Dat neemt niet weg dat alle belangrijke manueel therapeutische onderzoek- en behandeltechnieken educatief worden beschreven aan de hand van uitgebreid illustratiemateriaal.
Orthostatic Hypotension in Older Adults
by Ahmet Turan Isik Pinar SoysalThis book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to orthostatic hypotension (OH) for doctors and nurses involved in the care of older adults, together with a state-of-the-art update on OH, covering its epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, causes, prevention, management, and relevance for geriatric practice. In addition, it addresses mechanisms of orthostatic tolerance and other orthostasis related conditions, as well as drugs, comorbidities and geriatric syndromes related to OH. The homeostatic ability to maintain blood pressure while standing requires an adequate blood volume and the integrity of the nervous system, heart, blood vessels and muscle pump. However, in older adults, some age-related factors can contribute to the development of OH. For example, decreased baroreflex sensitivity, α-1-adrenergic vasoconstrictor response to sympathetic stimuli, parasympathetic activity, renal salt and water conservation, increased vascular stiffness and decreased ventricular diastolic filling, as well as concentrated capacities of the kidney may be associated with changes in postural blood pressure. It has also been shown that OH is associated with falls, cardiac events, heart failure, stroke, reduced quality of life, and increased risk of overall mortality in these patients. “Orthostatic Hypotension in Older Adults” will be of considerable interest to all professionals working in the fields of geriatrics, geriatric psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine, cardiology, and emergency medicine, or working with older people in hospitals or in their community.
Orthotic Design and Fabrication for the Upper Extremity: A Practical Guide
by Katherine Schofield Deborah SchwartzOrthotic Design and Fabrication for the Upper Extremity: A Practical Guide by Drs. Katherine Schofield and Deborah Schwartz is a unique guide that illustrates orthotic design and fabrication in a clear step-by-step fashion by presenting printed textual material along with instructional videos. The first chapters lay the foundation for orthotic design and detail the anatomical knowledge and background information that is required before molding orthoses on clients. Each chapter explores a specific part of the upper extremity, describes several common clinical diagnoses, and highlights typical orthoses that might be utilized to immobilize and protect it. Together, these chapters communicate core, foundational knowledge for the use of orthoses as an intervention in occupational therapy practice. The instructional videos also emphasize the application of biomechanical, anatomical, and clinical constructs in orthotic design, fabrication, and evaluation. The textbook and video content work together, enabling students and entry-level practitioners to learn with visual and versatile resources. University faculty members will gain access to ample activities and exercises to augment their classroom and laboratory teaching. This allows for more efficient use of time and appeals to the learning styles of current and future students. This text includes: •Chapters devoted to specific types of orthoses for parts of the upper extremity linked to step -by -step instructional videos •Case studies to promote a grasp of the knowledge and application to the development of clinical reasoning skills •Multiple choice and short answer review questions and activities for most chapters •Presentation of current evidence to support the use of the specific orthoses in clinical practice •Patterns that can be replicated and check-out sheets to critique each orthosis
Orthotic Design and Fabrication for the Upper Extremity: A Practical Guide
by Katherine Schofield Deborah SchwartzOrthotic Design and Fabrication for the Upper Extremity: A Practical Guide by Drs. Katherine Schofield and Deborah Schwartz is a unique guide that illustrates orthotic design and fabrication in a clear step-by-step fashion by presenting printed textual material along with instructional videos. The first chapters lay the foundation for orthotic design and detail the anatomical knowledge and background information that is required before molding orthoses on clients. Each chapter explores a specific part of the upper extremity, describes several common clinical diagnoses, and highlights typical orthoses that might be utilized to immobilize and protect it. Together, these chapters communicate core, foundational knowledge for the use of orthoses as an intervention in occupational therapy practice. The instructional videos also emphasize the application of biomechanical, anatomic, and clinical constructs in orthotic design, fabrication, and evaluation. The textbook and video content work together enabling students and entry-level practitioners to learn with visual and versatile resources. University faculty members will gain access to ample activities and exercises to augment their classroom and laboratory teaching. This allows for more efficient use of time and appeals to the learning styles of current and future students. This text includes: Chapters devoted to specific type of orthosis for parts of the upper extremity linked to step -by -step instructional videos Case studies to promote a grasp of the knowledge and application to the development of clinical reasoning skills Multiple choice and short answer review questions and activities for most chapters Presentation of current evidence to support the use of the specific orthoses in clinical practice Patterns that can be replicated and check out sheets to critique each orthosis The combination of text materials and instructional video material makes Orthotic Design and Fabrication for the Upper Extremity: A Practical Guide a uniquely valuable resource for occupational therapy students, new graduates, and novice clinicians.
Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process
by MaryLynn Jacobs Noelle M. AustinCompanion to the Fabrication Process Manual for Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity, now published as a separate text. This comprehensive text is the perfect resource for use in the classroom, during labs, and in clinical practice for both occupational and physical therapists. Additionally, it is a great reference for those studying to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process superbly highlights anatomical and mechanical principles; discusses associated indications and precautions; and promotes clinical reasoning skills by presenting various patient examples, therefore allowing you to confidently utilize techniques in clinical practice. This updated third edition is divided into the following sections: fundamentals necessary for successful orthotic fabrication, additional intervention methods, and orthoses for specific diagnoses and patient populations. Now with a larger format for more generous pattern appreciation, as well as incorporated and revised evidence-based content from an expanded list of contributing authors, it remains the go-to resource for every level of usage.
Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach
by Joan Edelstein Jan BrucknerOrthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach is an innovative and comprehensive new text that provides essential information about contemporary orthoses to guide the student and clinician in prescribing and utilizing these appliances in neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and integumentary rehabilitation.Written by recognized authorities in the field, Joan Edelstein, MA, PT, FISPO and Jan Bruckner, PhD, PT, this is a prime resource for practitioners and clinicians.Individual chapters cover orthoses for the foot, ankle, knee, hip, trunk, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Orthoses for patients with paraplegia, burns, and soft tissue contractures are detailed and illustrated. Prescription guidelines, evaluation techniques, goal setting, and training procedures are presented. Each chapter has interesting thought questions and case studies to promote clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. A unique feature of this text is the inclusion of a point-counterpoint discussion to demonstrate how clinicians can manage the same patient in different ways. This approach inspires broader thinking about clinical management.