Overview
This complete and comprehensive new text addresses unique individual c ase studies that can be used in the classroom for student athletic tra iners to understand Subjective History, Injury Mechanism, Clinical Exa mination, Diagnostic Imaging, Operative Treatment, Rehab Treatment, Pr ogression to Return to Athletic Activity, and Objective Clinical Findi ngs/Outcomes. The user-friendly case studies are comprehensive in scop e, covering injuries that occur to the Head, Neck & Spine, Shoulder, E lbow, Wrist & Hand, Knee, and Foot & Ankle. The last section of the bo ok covers cases demonstrating critical issues essential to the success ful practice of athletic training, such as malpractice, sexual harassm ent, and ethical considerations.This complete and comprehensive text addresses unique individual case studies that can be used in the classroom for student athletic trainers to understand subjective history, injury mechanism, clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, operative treatment, rehab treatment, progression to return to athletic activity, and objective clinical findings/outcomes. The user-friendly case studies are comprehensive in scope, covering injuries that occur to the head, neck and spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, knee, and foot and ankle. The last section covers cases demonstrating critical issues essential to the successful practice of athletic training, such as malpractice.
Synopsis
Current Topics in Musculoskeletal Medicine: A Case Study Approach is a complete and comprehensive text that provides the athletic training student and professional a unique perspective in looking at musculoskeletal injuries in physically active and athletic populations.
This user-friendly volume is divided into five sections, allowing the reader the ability to quickly find specific topics with greater ease. The sections include Head, Neck & Spine; Shoulder; Elbow, Wrist & Hand; Knee; and Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg. Each case study provides in-depth literature on the topic with an extensive look into the mechanism of injury and differential diagnosis. In addition, treatment and rehabilitation considerations including the latest surgical techniques are presented.
Inside you will also find the inclusion of documented outcomes such as strength and range of motion, along with a timeline for returning to athletic activity and subjective outcomes as conveyed by the athlete. An added benefit to Current Topics in Musculoskeletal Medicine: A Case Study Approach is an up-to-date reference list and bibliography to support treatment methods used in each individual case.
Additional Features:
- Clearly labeled radiographs, magnetic resonance images and schematic drawings.
- Figures of injury mechanisms and diagnostic imaging.
- Tables outlining rehabilitation, treatment protocols, and return to activity criteria.
Booknews
For athletic training students and professionals, presents thorough information about musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. Case studies detail the mechanisms of injury and differential diagnosis, and consider treatment and rehabilitation, including the latest surgical techniques. Also included are documented outcomes such as strength and range of motion, along with a timeline for returning to athletic activity, and subjective outcomes as conveyed by athletes. Includes b&w radiographs, magnetic resonance images, and schematic drawings. The editors are affiliated with the Methodist Sports Medicine Center. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)