Sports Injuries. Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation

This fully updated and integrated edition of Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation covers the whole field of sports injuries and is an up-to-date guide for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of sports injuries.

The work evaluates sports injuries of each part of the musculoskeletal system paying detailed attention to four main aspects: prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. More than 300 world-renowned experts critically present the emerging treatment role of current strategies combining evidence-based data and clinical experience. In addition, pediatric sports injuries, extreme sports injuries, the role of physiotherapy, and future developments are extensively discussed. Lastly the work explores the effects of the COVID-19 pandemics on several aspects of sports injuries, e.g. epidemiology, prevention, management strategies as well as its psychosocial impact.

All those who are involved in the care of patients with sports injuries will find this book to be an invaluable, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference.

• New edition brings readers up-to-date on the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries
• Analyses prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of each presented injury
• Examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemics on sports injuries’ epidemiology, prevention and management

CONTENTS

Front Matter

Foundations of Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Management of Specific Tissue Diseases/Conditions (Articular Cartilage, Meniscus, Labrum, Osteoarthritis)

Management of Specific Tissue Diseases/Conditions (Bone Inflammation and Fractures)

Management of Specific Tissue Diseases/Conditions (Connective Tissue Disorders)

Management of Specific Tissue Diseases/Conditions (Muscle and Tendon Conditions)

Management of Specific Tissue Diseases/Conditions (Central and Peripheral Nervous System Considerations)

Surgery and Rehabilitation by Body Region (The Spine)

Surgery and Rehabilitation by Body Region (The Shoulder)

Surgery and Rehabilitation by Body Region (Elbow, Wrist, and Hand)

Surgery and Rehabilitation by Body Region (Groin and Hip)

Surgery and Rehabilitation by Body Region (Knee)

Surgery and Rehabilitation by Body Region (Ankle and Foot)

Treating Diverse Athletes Across the Lifespan

Back Matter