ABSTRACT

Primary care practitioners are often the first medical professionals to see patients after an injury, making it critical for them to stay up to date on the latest developments in sports medicine.Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Practitioner contains the most current information on major topics in sports science and clinical

part |2 pages

SECTION I General Principles

chapter 2|14 pages

Epidemiology

chapter 3|8 pages

Role of the Team Physician

chapter 5|12 pages

Legal Aspects of Sports Medicine

chapter 6|14 pages

Preparticipation Examination

part |2 pages

SECTION II Fundamentals

chapter 8|8 pages

Bone

chapter 9|8 pages

Cartilage

chapter 10|6 pages

Muscle Injury

chapter 11|6 pages

Ligaments

chapter 12|6 pages

Nerve Injury

chapter 13|6 pages

Bursae

chapter 14|8 pages

Exercise Physiology

chapter 15|12 pages

Sports Nutrition and the Athlete

chapter 16|12 pages

Human Growth and Development

part |2 pages

SECTION III Clinical Assessment

chapter 17|6 pages

History and Physical Exam

chapter 19|12 pages

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

chapter 20|12 pages

Common Laboratory Findings in an Athlete

chapter 22|8 pages

Exercise Testing

chapter 23|4 pages

Compartment Pressure Testing

chapter 24|8 pages

Neuropsychological Testing in Concussion

chapter 25|6 pages

Footwear Considerations in the Athlete

chapter 26|16 pages

Gait Analysis

chapter 27|10 pages

Maximal Aerobic Capacity

part |2 pages

SECTION IV Injury Management and Rehabilitation

chapter 29|8 pages

Medications and Substances

chapter 30|20 pages

Injections

chapter 32|10 pages

Fractures and Dislocations

chapter 33|8 pages

Splinting and Casting

chapter 34|8 pages

Mass Participation Event Coverage

chapter 35|6 pages

On-Field Emergencies

chapter 36|12 pages

Injury Prevention

chapter 37|6 pages

Protective Equipment

chapter 39|8 pages

Strength and Conditioning

part |2 pages

SECTION V Regional Clinical Problems

chapter 40|10 pages

Head Injuries

chapter 41|10 pages

Oral–Maxillofacial Injuries

chapter 42|16 pages

Cervical Spine

chapter 43|24 pages

Sports Injuries: The Shoulder

chapter 44|14 pages

Elbow and Forearm Injuries

chapter 45|12 pages

Hand Injuries

chapter 46|10 pages

Wrist Injuries

chapter 47|14 pages

Lumbar Spine Injuries

chapter 48|14 pages

Hip and Pelvis

chapter 49|18 pages

Thigh Injuries

chapter 50|18 pages

Knee Injuries

chapter 51|18 pages

Lower Extremity Injuries: The Ankle

chapter 52|28 pages

Foot Injuries

part |2 pages

SECTION VI Medical Issues in Sports Medicine

chapter 53|10 pages

Cardiovascular Considerations in the Athlete

chapter 54|10 pages

Pulmonary Considerations in the Athlete

chapter 55|14 pages

Dermatology

chapter 57|12 pages

Genitourinary Considerations in the Athlete

chapter 58|12 pages

Hematologic Concerns in the Athlete

chapter 59|12 pages

Allergic Diseases in Athletes

chapter 60|10 pages

Infectious Disease and Athletes

chapter 61|12 pages

Neurological Disorders in the Athlete

chapter 62|12 pages

Rheumatology

chapter 63|8 pages

Environmental Injuries and Illness

chapter 64|14 pages

The Young Athlete

chapter 65|8 pages

The Female Athlete

chapter 66|12 pages

The Older Athlete

chapter 67|14 pages

The Disabled Athlete

chapter 68|8 pages

The Athlete with Chronic Illness