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Handbook of Postsurgical Rehabilitation Guidelines for the Orthopedic Clinician

  • 1st Edition - February 8, 2008
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Hospital for Special Surgery
  • Language: English

Providing a wealth of guidelines and background information on postsurgical rehabilitation of the orthopedic patient in a convenient format, this portable reference is the… Read more

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Providing a wealth of guidelines and background information on postsurgical rehabilitation of the orthopedic patient in a convenient format, this portable reference is the therapist’s first choice for a quick overview of the rehabilitation plan following orthopedic surgery.

Key features

  • Easy-to-follow phase-guideline boxes encapsulate crucial information for over 45 surgeries into phases of healing and rehabilitation covering goals, precautions, treatment strategies, and criteria for advancement — perfect for the busy clinical setting.
  • Quickly find and review the information you need with convenient bulleted rehabilitation guideline tables.
  • Succinct overviews of surgical procedures help you remember key details of surgical procedures.
  • Brief overviews of rehabilitation plans let you quickly review the principles and strategies of rehabilitation that promote healing and recovery from orthopedic surgical procedures.
  • Criteria for advancement help you determine when your patient is ready to advance to the next phase of rehabilitation.
  • Editors and contributors from one of the world’s most prestigious orthopedic hospitals provide authoritative guidance on orthopedic rehabilitation.

Table of contents

Section I. Arthroplasty Rehabilitation


1. Total Hip Arthroplasty


2. Total Knee Arthroplasty


3. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty


4. Total Elbow Arthroplasty


5. Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty


6. Hip Fractures

Section II. Hand Rehabilitation


7. Elbow Fractures and Dislocations


8. Radial Head Replacement


9. Contracture Release of the Elbow


10. Hinged Dynamic External Fixation of the Elbow


11. Distal Radius Fractures


12. Scaphoid Fractures


13. Phalangeal and Metacarpal Phalangeal Fractures


14. Flexor Tendon Repairs


15. Extensor Tendon Repairs


16. Flexor Tenolysis


17. Upper Extremity Surgical Intervention in Patients with Cerebral Palsy: Musculotendinous Procedures


18. Ulnar Nerve Transposition


19. Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Arthroplasty


20. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair


21. Volar Plate Arthroplasty


22. Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) Joint Replacement


23. Dynamic External Fixation of the Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) Joint


24. Dupuytren’s Fasciectomy

Section III. Pediatric Rehabilitation


25. Lower Extremity Surgical Intervention in Patients with Cerebral Palsy: Bone and Musculotendinous Procedures


26. Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis


27. Congenital Muscular Torticollis

Section IV: Spine rehabilitation


28. Lumbar Microdiscectomy


29. Osteoporosis (Including Kyphoplasty)


30. Adult Lumbar Spinal Fusion

Section V. Sports Medicine Rehabilitation


31. Hip Arthroscopy


32. Microfracture Procedure of the Knee


33. Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repair


34. Proximal and Distal Realignment


35. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction


36. Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction


37. Meniscal Repair and Transplantation


38. Achilles Tendon Repair


39. Lateral Ankle Reconstruction


40. Rotator Cuff Repair: Arthroscopic and Open


41. Subacromial Decompression


42. Anterior Stabilization Surgery


43. Posterior Stabilization Surgery


44. Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) Repair


45. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Review quotes

"The text is easy to read as much of the information provided is in bullet points. The guideline tables are clearly presented and easy to follow. Key references are provided at the end of each chapter, which guide the reader to further up-todate information. Moreover, the text is pocket sized and light weight, which means that it could be easily carried throughout the day."
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, April 2009, Vol 16, No 4

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 8, 2008
  • Language: English