The Adolescent Athlete A Practical Approach

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Synopsis

This reader-friendly book takes a practical approach to caring for the adolescent athlete. Logically organized by joint, the book identifies both chronic and acute injuries in addition to congenital conditions. It details fundamentals, including basic anatomy, joint examination, and patient history. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of injury patterns unique to adolescent athletes and tables are incorporated throughout to assist with diagnosis. This book also highlights return to play guidelines and includes summary pearls. Anatomical photos, x-rays, and MRI scans illustrate all key concepts.

Book details

Edition:
2nd ed. 2018
Series:
Contemporary Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine
Author:
Laura Purcell, Lyle J. Micheli
ISBN:
9783319561882
Related ISBNs:
9783319561875
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2018-11-30
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2018
Copyright by:
Springer International Publishing AG 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Medicine, Nonfiction, Sports