Common Musculoskeletal Problems [electronic resource] : A Handbook /
Hoffman, M. Rebecca.editor.
Daniels, James M.editor.
Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Primary Care: A Handbook is an excellent point of care resource for health care providers to better diagnose and treat patients presenting with common musculoskeletal complaints. Each chapter in this book focuses on a specific joint or region and discusses anatomy, red flags, approach to the patient, common clinical presentations and management, and includes a flow diagram to help direct management and follow-up of a patient’s problem. A user-friendly approach makes this handbook an ideal reference for medical students, primary care residents, and practicing primary care providers alike.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The Cervical Spine -- The Shoulder -- The Elbow -- The Hand and Wrist -- The Lumbosacral Spine -- The Hip -- The Knee -- The Ankle -- Common Pediatric Musculoskeletal Problems -- The Acutely Painful, Swollen Joint -- Muscuoloskeletal Radiology -- Splinting and Soft Tissue Issues -- Pre-participation Evaluation -- Appendix.
Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Primary Care: A Handbook is an excellent point of care resource for health care providers to better diagnose and treat patients presenting with common musculoskeletal complaints. Each chapter in this book focuses on a specific joint or region and discusses anatomy, red flags, approach to the patient, common clinical presentations and management, and includes a flow diagram to help direct management and follow-up of a patient’s problem. A user-friendly approach makes this handbook an ideal reference for medical students, primary care residents, and practicing primary care providers alike.
Primary care (Medicine).
Primary Care Medicine.