Sports Medicine for the Emergency Physician A Practical Handbook

Written by sports-trained emergency physicians Sports Medicine for the Emergency Physician: A Practical Handbook is the only resource of its kind, created specifically for the emergency medicine provider. It is designed to be used as a reference tool, and includes high-yield physical exam skills and key management of sport injuries in the emergency department. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific joint (or joints) and includes the basics of a high-yield physical examination including inspection, palpation, range of motion, special tests, as well as neurovascular and skin exams. Corresponding figures of essential anatomy, pictures of physical exam maneuvers, and clinical correlations are also featured. Emergent and common musculoskeletal conditions for each joint(s) are discussed, as well as the appropriate emergency department management for each condition. Additional chapter topics include sports concussions, sports cardiology, heat illness, and common splints used in the emergency department.

ISBN:	9781107449886
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Imprint:	Cambridge University Press
Published date:	25 Apr 2016
DEWEY:	617.1027
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	ix, 427
Weight:	896g
Height:	180mm
Width:	254mm
Spine width:	19mm

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