Orhopaedic Knowledge Update Sports Medicine 3
Pub Date 2004
Essential knowledge for every practicing sports medicine surgeon!
The OKU Specialty Series
Developed by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
This completely new 3rd edition is the best place to start when you need to research the most effective techniques for sports injuries and conditions, pinpoint an elusive diagnosis, or prepare for Board certification or recertification.
Stay abreast of the most important advances in injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
Access general sports-related topics as well as in-depth treatment insights for virtually every athletic condition
Review the most proven and effective surgical and nonsurgical interventions
Outlines AOSSM's new CAQ curriculum in sports medicine. OKU's extensive index and enhanced bibliographies help you prepare for this challenging new program.
Key topics include:
Systemic problems in sports
Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper and lower extremities
Head injuries in athletics
Performance enhancing substances
Infectious diseases
Dermatologic problems
Cardiopulmonary disease in athletes
Drug testing
Epidemiology and prevention of sports injuries