Essential Sports Medicine

Description

Every medical student, resident, fellow and attending physician who deals with sports medicine injuries needs a high yield, comprehensive and practical resource to refer to time and time again. In Essential Sports Medicine, leading specialists in the field contribute their relevant expertise to provide such a resource. Comprehensive and accessible, Essential Sports Medicine provides an overview of the most salient and useful points in the field. A practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of common -- and some not so common -- conditions facing athletes, Essential Sports Medicine offers the most pertinent information for the busy sports medicine clinician. This book is ideal for an overview of the field as well as for easy reference to specific conditions. The expert authors have treated a wide range of athletes, from the weekend warrior to the professional competitor. In this book, their expertise is offered in a clear and easy-to-read format to provide the reader with the ultimate sports medicine resource. Front Matter....Pages i-xv Preparticipation Evaluation....Pages 1-11 Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports....Pages 12-25 Facial Trauma....Pages 26-34 Cervical Spine Injuries....Pages 35-45 Shoulder Injuries....Pages 46-60 Elbow and Forearm Injuries....Pages 61-76 Hand and Wrist Injuries....Pages 77-94 Lower Back Injuries....Pages 95-110 Hip Injuries....Pages 111-127 Knee Injuries....Pages 128-145 Ankle and Foot Injuries....Pages 146-168 Hydration and Nutrition for the Athlete....Pages 169-180 Banned and Approved Substances....Pages 181-185 Back Matter....Pages 193-198