Principles of orthopedic practice for primary care providers

Primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) make decisions on a daily basis regarding treatments for musculoskeletal problems, including referrals to physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons and other specialists. Despite the large number of patients presenting wit...

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Other Authors: Katz, Jeffrey N., Blauwet, Cheri A., Schoenfeld, Andrew J., SpringerLink (Online Service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2018.
Physical Description: 1 online resource.
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Table of Contents:
  • Section I: Spine
  • Lumbar Spine: Disc / Radicular
  • Lumbar Spine: Spinal Stenosis / Spondylolisthesis.-årvical Spine: Radicular / Myeoplathy
  • Axial Spine: Lumbar, Cervical, Thoracic
  • Osteoporosis
  • Section II: Upper Extremity
  • Shoulder: OA
  • Shoulder: Instability
  • Shoulder: Soft Tissue
  • Elbow: OA, Soft Tissue
  • Hand: OA
  • Hand: Soft Tissue
  • Nerve Entrapment
  • Section III: Lower Extremity
  • Hip: OA
  • Hip: FAI, Labral Tear
  • Hip: Soft Tissue
  • Knee: OA
  • Knee: Cartilage/OCD
  • Knee: Meniscus/Ligament
  • Knee: Anterior, Soft Tissue
  • Ankle: OA
  • Ankle: Soft Tissue
  • Foot: OA, Hallux Valgus, Rigidus
  • Foot: Soft Tissue, Stress Reactions.