Books in the The Clinics: Orthopedics series

Athletic injuries of the upper extremity are on a rise for numerous reasons. These injuries are not confined just to the hand and wrist, but involve the entire upper extremity. This title focuses on athletic injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow. It describes both open and arthroscopic management of these sometimes complex injuries.

The field of sports medicine continues to grow and be popular. The specialty area of sports foot and ankle is particularly exciting. Foot and ankle injury rates continue to be reported at an increasing rate in sports especially in the NFL. This title helps readers and clinicians diagnose, treat and rehab the athlete with foot and ankle injuries.

Presents a practical guide in understanding and managing the diversity of presentations in these diseases. This title is suitable for those interested in advancing their knowledge regarding this field in hand surgery.

Explores a variety of topics concerning the hallux and first ray exclusive of hallux valgus. This title focuses on hallux rigidus, including etiology, pathomechanics, nonoperative management, and various surgical techniques. It addresses iatrogenic problems, including osteonecrosis, and malunion and shortening of the first metatarsal.

Explores various trends of sports medicine. This book includes such topics as tissue engineering approaches to ligament graft fixation, meniscus replacement using synthetic materials, new techniques in allograft processing and preservation, and platelet-rich plasma for percutaneous treatment of tendon and muscle injury.

Offers an overview of pediatric and adult hand burn management, including shallow burns and complex injuries from deep thermal burns or electrical injury. This work includes chapters on pathphysiology of scar, burn hand rehabilitation and assessing outcomes of hand injury that emphasize key concepts in achieving optimal hand function after injury.

Covers such articles as: "Functional Anatomy of the Gastroc-Soleus Complex and Achilles Tendon", "Insertional Achilles Tendinosis and Posterior Heel Pain Pathology", "Non-Insertional Achilles Tendinosis Conservative", "Non-Surgical Management of Achilles Tendon Ruptures", and "Acute Open Repair of the Ruptures Achilles Tendon".

Features articles such as: Brain Computer Interfaces; Computer Access; Environmental Control; Transportation Safety; Prosthetics; Control Interfaces; Telerehabilitation; Augmentative Communication; Future Clinical Implementation of Technology;Technology in Low Income Countries; Virtual Coach; Robotics; and, Wheelchair Basketball Quantification.

Includes such articles as Epidemiology of Foot and Ankle Injuries in the Global War on Terror; Biomechanics of Projectile and Blast Injuries; Debridement and Cleansing of Traumatic Foot and Ankle Wounds Sustained in Theater; and Use of Tourniquets in the Modern Combat Environment; Unique Issues Related to Fasciotomies in the Combat Environment.

Covers such topics as - an update on rheumatoid arthritis and pharmacological management; the perioperative management of the rheumatoid patient; clinical manifestations and treatment of the pediatric rheumatoid patient; the conservative treatment options for the rheumatoid foot and ankle; and, the surgical options for the rheumatoid ankle.

Includes such articles as Adolescent Accessory Navicular; Flexible Pes Planus; Residual Clubfoot Deformity in Children; Gastroc/Soleus Contractures and Toe Walking; Late Sequelae of Childhood Clubfoot Treatment; Tarsal Coalitions; and, Update on the Treatment of Idiopathic Clubfoot and the Implications for the Adolescent and Adult Foot and Ankle.

Includes such articles as: Complications of Small Joint Arthroplasty; Complications of Total Wrist Arthroplasty; Complications of limited and total wrist fusions; Soft tissue Complications of distal radius fractures; Bony Complications of distal radius fractures; and, Intra and extra-articular malunions.

Covers articles such as: A Biopsychosocial Perspective; Aging with a Physical Disability - Maintainance and Transition in Employment, Benefits, and Insurance; Psychological Functioning; Exercise and Physical Activity; Communication Issues; Pain, Fatigue, and Sleep Dysruption; and, Aging with Cerebral Palsy.

Includes such articles as, "Evaluation and Imaging (Xrays, CT, MRI) of Shoulder Instability", "Arthroscopic Alphabet Soup - Recognition of Normal, Normal Variants, and Pathology", and "Management of the Throwing Shoulder - Labrum, Cuff and Internal Impingement".

Dealing with the topic of rehabilitation, this issue explores rehab from the perspective of the Athletic Trainer and Physical Trainer. It discusses key subjects, such as the rehabilitation referral, return to play criteria, strength and conditioning, the future of rehab, concussion, and rehabilitation of specific areas of the body.

Contains articles such as: The Role of Locking Technology in the Hand; Intramedullary Fixation of Metacarpal Fractures; Implant Arthroplasty of the Carpometacarpal Joint of the Thumb; Interposition Arthroplasty Options of the Carpometacarpal Joint of the Thumb; and, Intramedullary Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures.

Includes articles such as: 'Basic Appearance of US Structures and Pitfalls', 'US of the Shoulder', 'US of the Elbow and Wrist', 'Prolotherapy and PRP Applications - Evidenced Based Discussion', 'US of the Hip & Lower Extremity', 'US Guided Injections in MSK Medicine', 'Physiatric Perspectives of MSK US', and 'Orthopedic Perspectives of MSK US'.

Contains such articles as - "Epidemiology/Classification", "Overall Management", "'Rethinking' the Physical Therapy Approach", "Management of Lower Extremity Dysfunction in Cerebral Palsy", "Adult Medical Issues and Transition of Medical Care", "Assistive Technology for Environmental Access", and "Bone Density in Cerebral Palsy".

Covers such articles as "Osseous and Soft Tissue Anatomy of the DRUJ", "Imaging of the TFCC and DRUJ", "Surgical Approaches to the DRUJ", "Management of Acute Dislocations and Distal Ulnar Fractures", "Arthroscopic and Open Repair of the TFCC", "Ulnar Impaction", and "The Sauve-Kapaji Procedure: Indications and Tips for Surgical Success".

Covers such topics as: History, Etiology and Pathophysiology of the Pediatric Pes Planovalgus Deformity; Clinical Diagnosis and Assessment of the Pediatric Pes Planovalgus; Flexible Pediatric Pes Planovalgus - Conservative and Surgical Treatment Options; and, Pediatric Metatarsus Adductus and Skewfoot Deformity.