Hosszú leírás:

Drawing on their many years of experience in various orthopaedic settings, the authors of this valuable resource describe how to apply clinical reasoning to a diverse range of patient problems. The content of the book progresses logically from normal to abnormal findings and from simple to complex conditions. Engaging case studies and self-assessment sections help readers develop a reasoned and logical approach to the management of orthopaedic patients.

• Chapter summaries emphasize key areas of importance.
• Case studies illustrate problem-solving approaches and demonstrate how to manage specific client groups.
• Objectives and prerequisites are included for each section, alerting readers to what they should know before and after reading.
• Reading and practice assignments include recommended prerequisite knowledge and experience.
• Well-illustrated text includes line diagrams, photographs, and radiographs to clarify important concepts.

• New chapters on Hydrotherapy and Gait present current knowledge on these areas.
• Chapters have been updated to include more information on the upper limb.
• Chapters on Decision Making and Clinical Reasoning in Orthopaedics and Gait Analysis in the Clinical Situation have been thoroughly updated and revised.

Tartalomjegyzék:

1.Introduction to Problem Solving
2.Changes in the Musculoskeletal System
3.Recognition of Change in the Musculoskeletal System:Assessment
4.Decision Making and Clinical Reasoning in Orthopaedics
5.Management of Fractures
6.Soft Tissue Injuries
7.Rheumatic Conditions
8.Total Joint Replacement
9.Bone Diseases
10.Gait Analysis in the Clinical Situation
11.Hydrotherapy