Practical Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition - Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Basic Problems
By Jackson C. Tan, MD, PT, PhD
848 pages 124 ills
Trim size 8 7/16 X 4 15/16 in
Copyright 2006
Description
Sharply focused on the conditions you are most likely to see in practice, and on the information you need to manage them...this easy-to-reference pocket manual brings you all of the essentials you need to diagnose and treat your patients with confidence.
Key Features
Presents latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques
Relevant pharmacologic agents
Laboratory reference values
Neuromuscular anatomy
Normal limb and spine radiographs
Normal brain and spine MRIs
New to this Edition
Features a new editorial team of internationally renowned experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of content.
Presents over 100 helpful illustrations—completely redrawn in two color throughout.
Includes a streamlined index for easy reference.
Offers extended coverage of the latest knowledge in pharmacology.
Table of Contents
Part I. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Clinical Evaluation
1.1 Clinical Evaluation and Documentation
Part II. PM&R Diagnostic Tests
2.1 Laboratory Tests
2.2 Noninvasive Imaging Studies
2.3 Invasive Imaging Studies
2.4 Electrodiagnostic tests
2.5 Musculoskeletal and Work-related Tests
2.6 Pulmonary Function Tests
2.7 Exercise Tolerance Testing
2.8 Functional Assessment Instruments
2.9 Psychologic Tests
Part III. PM&R Differential Diagnoses
3.1 Differential Diagnoses of Pain
3.2 Differential Diagnoses of Non-Pain Problems
Part IV. PM&R Management Tools
4.1 Physical Modalities
4.2 Therapeutic Exercises
4.3 Orthoses
4.4 Prostheses
4.5 Adaptations for Activities of Daily Living
4.6 Gait Aids and Gait Patterns
4.7 Manual and Powered-Mobility Systems
4.8 Pharmacologic Agents
4.9 Joint and soft Tissue Injections
4.10 Nerve Blocks
4.11 Trigger Point Therapy
Part V. Basic PM&R Problems
5.1 Deconditioning
5.2 Pressure Ulcers
5.3 Venous Thromboembolism
5.4 Spasticity
5.5 Neurogenic Communication Disorders
5.6 Dysphagia
5.7 Voiding Dysfunctions
5.8. Bowel Dysfunctions
5.9 Problems in Human Sexuality
5.10 Acute and Chronic Pain
5.11 Work-Related Musculoskeletal Problems
5.12 Chronic Pulmonary Problems
5.13 Cardiac Problems