Pediatric Orthopaedics and Sport Injuries
A Quick Reference Guide
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Pediatrics
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781610020121 | |
| Publisher: | American Academy of Pediatrics | Publication: | June 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | American Academy of Pediatrics | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781610020121 |
| Publisher: | American Academy of Pediatrics |
| Publication: | June 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | American Academy of Pediatrics |
| Language: | English |
Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the new second edition efficiently delivers targeted, trustworthy guidance for diagnosing and managing pediatric musculoskeletal problems.
Features 74 chapters cover pediatric orthopedic disorders and injuries; proven evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation approaches; practice-tested tips; and invaluable clinical pearls.
Topics include:
- Common sports injuries
- Fractures
- Trauma
- Limb disorders
- Spine disorders
- Musculoskeletal examination and evaluation
- Casting and splinting
- Imaging techniques
- Hip and pelvis disorders
- Infections
- Tumors
- Skeletal dysplasias
- Rehabilitation strategies
New and expanded chapters on:
- Sports-Related Concussions
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases
- Inherited Connective Tissue Diseases
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Each condition-focused chapter steps though every stage of patient care:
- Etiology/epidemiology
- Signs and symptoms
- Differential diagnosis
- How to make the diagnosis
- Treatment
- Rehabilitation
- Expected outcomes/prognosis
- Coding for proper payment
- When to refer
Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the new second edition efficiently delivers targeted, trustworthy guidance for diagnosing and managing pediatric musculoskeletal problems.
Features 74 chapters cover pediatric orthopedic disorders and injuries; proven evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation approaches; practice-tested tips; and invaluable clinical pearls.
Topics include:
- Common sports injuries
- Fractures
- Trauma
- Limb disorders
- Spine disorders
- Musculoskeletal examination and evaluation
- Casting and splinting
- Imaging techniques
- Hip and pelvis disorders
- Infections
- Tumors
- Skeletal dysplasias
- Rehabilitation strategies
New and expanded chapters on:
- Sports-Related Concussions
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases
- Inherited Connective Tissue Diseases
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Each condition-focused chapter steps though every stage of patient care:
- Etiology/epidemiology
- Signs and symptoms
- Differential diagnosis
- How to make the diagnosis
- Treatment
- Rehabilitation
- Expected outcomes/prognosis
- Coding for proper payment
- When to refer
