Books about Orthopaedics from Amazon.com

Based entirely on research from peer-reviewed journals and randomized controlled trials, Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff is a complete program to prevent and rehabilitate rotator cuff injuries for athletes and non-athletes alike. In less than 100 pages, readers will learn precisely how the rotator cuff works, what can go wrong with it, and then are guided step-by-step through an evidence-based program that takes just minutes a week to complete. Drawing from the latest rotator cuff research, Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff will be especially useful for those who have been diagnosed with either a partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tear, experience shoulder pain, do upper body weight lifting, play a sport or have a job that involves repeated arm motions above shoulder level, have been diagnosed with "impingement syndrome," or for anyone simply wanting a healthy and properly functioning rotator cuff..
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Essentials helps colleagues of orthopaedic surgeons (including primary care physicians) diagnose, treat and manage 300+ of the most commonly seen musculoskeletal conditions. NEW to this edition: physical therapy prescription and expanded coverage of rehabilitation exercises. It will include a CD or DVD with repurposed material and physician will be able to print out exercises for the patient..
Price: $110.60 [Notify me when price goes down.]

For nearly 35 years, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has been a driving force in the field of EMS education, first by publishing Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. Now, the Ninth Edition continues that dedication and commitment to training future EMT-Basics and the instructors who are paving their way.

Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Ninth Edition is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that will help define the future direction of EMS education. It combines comprehensive medical content with dynamic new features and interactive technology to better support instructors and to help prepare students for the field.

An interactive skills DVD is packaged free with each copy of the text..
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This second edition of the highly successful "Low Back Disorders" provides readers with the latest research information on low back involvement and shows readers how to interpret the data for clinical applications. There is new information on dealing with overly 'stiff' spines. Special provocation tests are described for better patient assessments and readers are shown how to improve the development of appropriate patient activities for functional gain. The reader is exposed to exercises and activities that will give patients a solid foundation of physical work in preparation for more advanced activities in sports and occupations. It features 354 photos and 122 illustrations, including graphs, charts and photos supporting original research. The handouts will enable the practitioner to create individualised instruction sheets tailored to each client's current needs and rate of progress, enhancing correct form and more effective rehabilitation. It includes highly scrutinised research and clinical information directly from the internationally recognised spine research laboratory of Stuart McGill..
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The classic clinical text in pain management, Travell & Simons' Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction: Trigger Point Manual 2nd Edition , is designed primarily to bring aid to one of the most common patient complaints -- myofascial pain. It is an excellent resource for today's health care environment. Volume 1, Upper Half of Body , combines concise text and clear illustrations that show how to identify pain sources (trigger points - TrPs) quickly by signs and symptoms. Volume 2, The Lower Extremities , focuses on the lower body, with a special focus on the quadratus lumborum muscle, including an extensive review of functional scoliosis and short leg.
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Authored by an acknowledged expert on muscle and movement imbalances, this well-illustrated book presents a classification system of mechanical pain syndrome that is designed to direct the exercise prescription and the correction of faulty movement patterns. The diagnostic categories, associated muscle and movement imbalances, recommendations for treatment, examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and modification of functional activities for case management are described in detail. This book is designed to give practitioners an organized and structured method of analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndrome, the contributing factors, and a strategy for management.

* Provides the tools for the physical therapist to identify movement imbalances, establish the relevant diagnosis, develop the corrective exercise prescription and carefully instruct the patient about how to carry out the exercise program. * Authored by the acknowledged expert on movement system imbalances. * Covers both the evaluation process and therapeutic treatment. * Detailed descriptions of exercises for the student or practitioner. * Includes handouts to be photocopied and given to the patient for future reference..
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Part of the popular Secrets series, this helpful reference presents basic physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology. Each chapter features concise information that includes the author's tips, memory aids and "secrets." Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topic discussed. The information is entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date.

• All chapters provide an emphasis on outcome studies and evidence-based practice and include the latest research for the concepts presented.
• Numerous charts, table and algorithms summarize and visually portray concepts covered in the chapters to provide additional information for clinical decision making.
• Chapters are written by well-known contributors, including some of the best-known physical therapists practicing in the field today.
• Provides important information on topics covered in the orthopedic specialty exam.
• Includes detailed information relevant to making an accurate shoulder assessment as well as the most common shoulder disorders.

• A comprehensive, heavily illustrated new chapter on orthopedic radiology provides a quick review on reading and interpreting radiographs of common orthopedic conditions.
• A new differential diagnosis chapter describes the process and the purpose of differential diagnosis for physical therapists who are practicing without referral and who need to expand their knowledge of medical problems that mimic musculoskeletal disease.

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A Davis's Notes book. OrthoNotes is an innovative, easy-to-access pocket guide of essential orthopedic information for PTs, OTs, and medical students and clinicians..
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Introducing the new and definitive orthopedic anatomy atlas for students and clinicians! This concise, easy-to-use atlas of orthopedic anatomy uses Dr. Frank Netter images from both the Atlas of Human Anatomy and the 13-volume Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations.

• Tables listing key information on bones, joints, muscles, and nerves highlight each Netter image.
• Each chapter contains useful clinical information on disorders, trauma, history and physical exam, radiology, surgical approaches, and minor procedures.
• Information is presented in tabular format for easy reference.
• Key material is highlighted in different colors depending on its content.
• 450 Netter images in a portable 6" x 9" format.
• Four-color design throughout.

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