Handbook of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

Orthopaedic surgeons are increasingly involved in the planning of post-surgical rehabilitation of patients as evidence mounts that the quality of postoperative rehabilitation directly correlates to the effectiveness of that surgery. With the emergence of evidence based medicine in orthopaedic surgery and its effect on healthcare reimbursement, rehabilitation plans are increasing in importance. What's more, the need for rehabilitation increases as an aging population participates in more activities and sustains more injuries.Differential diagnosis included at the beginning of each chapter for quick and accurate diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditionsAssess a body joint's range quickly with the regional assessment boxes in every chapterFind information easily with new portrait oriented rehabilitation protocols