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E-Book - Sports Injuries

E-Book - Sports Injuries

Stephen J Eustace | Ciaran Johnston | John M. O'Byrne | Pat O'Neill

(2006)

Abstract

The book outlines management implications of observations made at clinical examination and imaging of patients presenting with sports related musculoskeletal ailments. It clearly reviews typical findings of sports related injuries at clinical examination and at integrated imaging, including radiographs, ultrasound and MRI. The aim is to clearly define the practical implications of findings identified at MRI and ultrasound in patients with sports injuries.

  • Content covers normal anatomy and then gives the commonly encountered pathologies.
  • Chapters divided by anatomical regions for easy reference.
  • Highly illustrated, with over 400 images and drawings.
  • Written by four top experts in the field.
  • Provides practical implications of findings.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Sports lnjuries: Examination, Imaging and Management iii
Copyright Page iv
Contents v
Foreword vii
Preface ix
Chapter 1. Mechanisms of injury and tissue healing 2
Chapter 2. Methods of diagnosis 18
Chapter 3. Approaches to treatment 42
Chapter 4. Acute injury management 56
Chapter 5. The pelvis, hip and groin 70
Chapter 6. The knee and calf 136
Chapter 7. The foot and ankle 220
Chapter 8. The shoulder 288
Chapter 9. The elbow 334
Chapter 10. The wrist and hand 358
Chapter 11. The spine 396
Chapter 12. The head, neck, thorax and abdomen 444
Chapter 13. Pre-participation medical assessment and drugs in sport 484
Index 494