Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Medicine: A Multidisciplinary Approach

by S. Ali Mostoufi (Editor), Tony K. George (Editor), Alfred J. Tria Jr. (Editor)

Overview

This unique clinical guide will explore specific evidence-based literature supporting physical therapist guided exercises and interventional treatments for commonly prevalent orthopedic spine and extremity presentations. Using this book, the sports medicine and interventional pain physician will be better able to coordinate therapy exercises after interventional treatments with their physical therapy colleagues. This will include a treatment course that will monitor progress in restoring and accelerating patients’ function. 
A myriad of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the spine, joints and extremities will be presented, including tendinopathies, bursopathies, arthritis, fractures and dislocations - everything a clinician can expect to see in a thriving practice. Each chapter, co-authored by a physician and a physical therapist, will follow a consistent format for ease of accessibility and reference – introduction to the topic; diagnosis; medical, interventional, and surgical management – and will be accompanied by relevant radiographis, figures and illustrations. Additional topics include osteoarthritis, rheumatic disorders, entrapment syndromes, the use of orthobiologics, and more. 
Comprehensive enough to function as a learning tool, but practical and user-friendly enough for quick reference, Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Medicine will be an essential resource for sports medicine physicians, interventional and physical therapists. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030920425
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	05/10/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	179 MB
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About the Author

S. Ali Mostoufi, MD, New England Spine Care Associates/New England Ambulatory Surgicenter, Tufts University School of Medicine, Stoneham, MA, USA
Tony K. George, DO, FAAPMR, Restorative Orthopedics Spine&Sports (ROSS) Institute, Somerset, NJ, USA
Alfred J. Tria Jr., MD (ret.), Department of Orthopedics, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Table of Contents

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Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Ami Hampole, DO (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: This book offers a concise and multidisciplinary overview of musculoskeletal injuries frequently seen in the adult population. It also mentions some injuries commonly associated with other systems, such as the neurological and integumentary systems.
Purpose: This book aims to combine the viewpoints of multiple physician specialists, while describing etiologies, clinical presentations, physical exam findings, diagnostic workups, management options, and healing expectations of commonly seen acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The contributors intend to create a unique clinical guide for all healthcare professionals who treat such conditions. The book successfully reaches these goals.
Audience: Physician-trainees interested in primary care, sports medicine, physiatry, pain medicine, and orthopedic surgery, as well as nurses, therapists, physician assistants, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals interested in the physician-viewpoint of musculoskeletal medicine will enjoy this textbook. The book also offers a basic review and is an easy reference for established healthcare professionals in these fields. The authors include recognized, published researchers in neurology, sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, pain medicine, physiatry, and neurosurgery.
Features: This book aptly organizes musculoskeletal injuries by body region, starting with the head and face and ending with the ankle and foot. The end of the book briefly covers more chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatic disorders, as well as associated peripheral nervous system conditions. The book also discusses emerging treatment options such as orthobiologics. Engaging and colorful pictures of physical exam maneuvers, physical findings, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitative exercises, and invasive procedures fill the chapters. Frequent figures outline the differential diagnoses, treatment techniques, and staging or grading systems for specific injuries. Synonyms and ICD-10 codes in each chapter simplify navigation. Including more physical and occupational therapists, podiatrists, emergency physicians, musculoskeletal radiologists as authors will improve the book's multidisciplinary perspective. Readers will also expect coverage of pediatric musculoskeletal conditions based on the title; however, the book includes few mentions of the topic. While lacking in-depth information on each covered topic, the book provides an excellent starting point for further research.
Assessment: This book is an uncommon and valuable resource. While it could include additional perspectives from other healthcare professionals, compared to similar textbooks, it is still a well-rounded resource that benefits physicians and physician-trainees seeking an overview of adult musculoskeletal medicine. The book remains an excellent reference and review book for established musculoskeletal clinicians. Interested allied healthcare professionals will enjoy the textbook's readability and organization.

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