This new companion to Office Orthopedics for Primary Care, 3rd Edition, provides straightforward, in-depth, full-color guidance on the diagnosis of 52 of the most common musculoskeletal problems seen in today's clinical settings. It spells out exactly what to look for during the physical examination and in what sequence, providing readers with the knowledge they need to effectively diagnose these problems. Lavish, full-color photographs and line drawings enhance the text and make concepts easier to understand. Features the expertise of Dr. Bruce Carl Anderson, a world authority on orthopedic practice in primary care. Presents proven "how-to's" of diagnosis for the 52 most common orthopedic problems. Features detailed descriptions and lavish illustrations-with hundreds of color photographs-to show every aspect of proper diagnosis. Provides comprehensive treatment reference tables that list best-practice treatments, procedures, and equipment, such as supports, braces, and casts. Gives cross-references to the companion volume, Office Orthopedics for Primary Care, 3rd Edition. Includes many at-a-glance tables showing diagnostic tips and features, clinical pearls, and differential diagnoses.

The revised and expanded 3rd Edition of this widely popular text provides proven how-to guidance for the management of 52 of the most common musculoskeletal disorders seen in today's clinical settings, including strains, sprains, overuse injuries, and inflammatory and arthritic conditions. It explains each problem, how a typical patient describes the discomfort, what to look for during the examination, when to request X-rays, and how to draw a sound diagnosis from clinical observations. The text features updated tables of supports, braces, and casts that make it easy to choose the most efficient and cost-effective immobilizers. Features the expertise of Dr. Bruce Carl Anderson, a world authority on orthopedic practice in primary care. Presents straightforward, proven "how-tos" for the 52 most common orthopedic problems-20 new to this edition. Offers detailed descriptions and simple but effective anatomical drawings that demonstrate the 37 most effective local injection sites. Features 30 ready-to-copy patient information sheets that show patients how to do rehabilitation exercises. Includes many at-a-glance tables that compare dosages * outline costs * detail the uses of injectable corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and calcium supplements * and show supports, braces, and casts. Covers new treatments that have become more common in recent years, such as treatment for geriatric patients and exercise-related injuries. Features expanded patient education content, including more patient handouts than ever. Includes 100 new anatomical drawings.

A comprehensive full-color guide to orthopedics in the primary care setting Especially written for the practitioner of general medicine, Practical Office Orthopedics delivers outstanding full-color drawings, state-of-the-art radiographs, and a step-by-step approach to the evaluation and management of common bone and musculoskeletal complaints. This unique text is authored by Dr. Edward (Ted) Parks, whose practical orthopedics workshops at the annual, as well as regional, American College of Physicians Conferences have received top ratings from primary care providers of every experience level. Common injuries to the knee, the shoulder, the hip, hand/wrist/elbow, foot/ankle, and the spine are covered in detail. Readers will find a consistent chapter template that presents information logically and facilitates treatment and learning: Physical Exam, Imaging and Other Diagnostic Studies, and Medical, Surgical and Follow-Up Treatment. FEATURES: •Full-color presentation illustrates musculoskeletal anatomy and procedures in great detail •Perfect for the generalist who does not require an exhaustive orthopedic text •Important chapters on injection techniques, orthopedic emergencies, and fracture management •Interesting and instructive “Sidebars” emphasize the “back stories” of the conditions presented, and make it easier to remember the material If you are in need of a practical, easy-to-use text on the orthopedics most often encountered in a primary care setting, your search ends here.

Part of the highly respected Primary Care Series, this 2nd edition of Lippincott's Primary Care Orthopaedics provides family practitioners, internists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and osteopathic and chiropractic physicians with the reference source they need to confidently diagnose and treat the most common musculoskeletal patient injuries seen in an office setting. This full-color, highly illustrated volume is designed to deliver the most useful information in a consistent and easy-to-reference format. Each chapter opens with a quick synopsis of the problem, followed by treatment recommendations and clinical pearls. Important sections like "Clinical Points", "Not to be Missed", and "When to Refer" are highlighted to better guide the busy physician in making treatment decisions. Plus, there is an online companion website with text, images, patient handouts and videos of examination and injection procedures so you have access to the content anytime. This is the tablet version which does not include access to the supplemental content mentioned in the text.

​Topics in pediatric orthopedics routinely surface in general pediatrics and primary care, whether on board exams or in clinical practice. From birth injuries to musculoskeletal infections, there are many conditions and presenting complaints that must be addressed by the primary care physician or pediatrician. This concise and targeted handbook contains just the need to know conditions, injuries, and diseases necessary for residents and even seasoned clinicians to brush up on pediatric orthopedic topics with ease. Information is contained within themed chapters (like neuromuscular diseases or musculoskeletal infections) and also by anatomical region (hip, knee foot, spine, etc.). This book gives readers the basic knowledge to be able to identify common orthopedic conditions, indications to either treat these conditions or refer patient to an orthopedist, and covers the entire required curriculum needed to answer musculoskeletal questions on the pediatrics board exam.

The Patient's Guide To Orthopedics is comprised of 5 separate booklets with the following titles: The Painful Neck, The Painful Shoulder, The Painful Elbow, The Painful Hip, ad The Painful Knee. Each of thebooklets contains general information on anatomy and specific information on the diagnosis, physical therapy rehabilitation exercises, bracing and casting, preventative treatment, and the role of surgery. It provides the patient wth nearly all the basic information to make an initial diagnosis and to initiate appropriate first stage treatment.

Primary Orthopedic Care, 2nd Edition offers the most practical approach to common orthopedic disorders in the primary care setting. Content is organized from upper to lower extremities, beginning with symptoms rather than a diagnosis for use in the patient care setting. Nine major orthopedic areas are thoroughly covered, as well as injections for musculoskeletal disorders. Presentation and history, the most crucial diagnostic tools, are discussed in a separate section within each orthopedic area. In addition, anatomy and physiology, examination, diagnosis (including imaging modalities) and treatment are consistently covered in each region. Its emphasis on differential diagnosis, with clear cautions indicating when to refer a patient to a specialist, make this book a valuable guide for nurse practitioners in primary care.