Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / Edition 6

Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / Edition 6

by David X. Cifu MD
ISBN-10:
0323625398
ISBN-13:
9780323625395
Pub. Date:
09/25/2020
Publisher:
Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN-10:
0323625398
ISBN-13:
9780323625395
Pub. Date:
09/25/2020
Publisher:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / Edition 6

Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / Edition 6

by David X. Cifu MD

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Overview

The most-trusted resource for physiatry knowledge and techniques, Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation remains an essential guide for the entire rehabilitation team. With proven science and comprehensive guidance, this medical reference book addresses a range of topics to offer every patient maximum pain relief and optimal return to function.

  • In-depth coverage of the indications for and limitations of axial and peripheral joints through therapies enables mastery of these techniques.
  • Optimize the use of ultrasound in diagnosis and treatment.
  • A chapter covering PM&R in the international community serves to broaden your perspective in the field.
  • Detailed illustrations allow you to gain a clear visual understanding of important concepts.
  • New lead editor - Dr. David Cifu – was selected by Dr. Randall Braddom to retain a consistent and readable format. Additional new authors and editors provide a fresh perspective to this edition.
  • Features comprehensive coverage of the treatment of concussions and military amputees.
  • Includes brand-new information on rehabilitating wounded military personnel, the latest injection techniques, speech/swallowing disorders, head injury rehabilitation, and the rehabilitation of chronic diseases.
  • New chapters on pelvic floor disorders and sensory impairments keep you at the forefront of the field.
  • Reader-friendly design features an updated table of contents and improved chapter approach for an enhanced user experience.
  • Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience gives access to the text, figures, over 2,500 references, 51 videos, and 750 self-assessment questions on a variety of devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780323625395
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date: 09/25/2020
Edition description: 6th ed.
Pages: 1184
Sales rank: 500,651
Product dimensions: 8.90(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

David Xavier Cifu is an American physiatrist, researcher, and medical educator. He is the Associate Dean for Innovation and System Integration in the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, the chairman and Herman J. Flax M.D. Professor of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University, staff physiatrist at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center, founding director of the VCU-Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering and senior TBI specialist in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration.

Table of Contents

1 The Physiatric History and Physical Examination 2 Examination of the Pediatric Patient 3 Rehabilitation of Swallowing Disorders 4 Psychological Assessment and Intervention in Rehabilitation 5 Practical Aspects of Impairment Rating and Disability Determination 6 Occupational Medicine and Vocational Rehabilitation 7 Quality and Outcome Measures for Medical Rehabilitation 8 Electrodiagnostic Medicine 9 Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Restoration in Upper Limb Amputation 10 Lower Limb Amputation and Gait 11 Upper Limb Orthotic Devices 12 Lower Limb Orthoses 13 Spinal Orthoses 14 Wheelchairs and Seating Systems 15 Therapeutic Exercise 16 Manipulation, Traction, and Massage 17 Physical Agent Modalities 18 Integrative Medicine in Rehabilitation 19 Assistive Technology and Environmental Control Devices 20 Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction 21 Neurogenic Bowel: Dysfunction and Rehabilitation 22 Sexual Dysfunction and Disability 23 Spasticity 24 Prevention and Management of Chronic Wounds 25 Vascular Diseases 26 Burns 27 Acute Medical Conditions: Cardiopulmonary Disease, Medical Frailty, and Renal Failure 28 Chronic Medical Conditions: Pulmonary Disease, Organ Transplantation, and Diabetes 29 Cancer Rehabilitation 30 Geriatrics 31 Rheumatologic Rehabilitation 32 Common Neck Problems 33 Low Back Disorders 34 Osteoporosis 35 Upper Limb Pain and Dysfunction 36 Lower Limb Pain and Dysfunction 37 Chronic Pain 38 Pelvic Floor Disorders 39 Sports Medicine and Adaptive Sports 40 Motor Neuron Diseases 41 Neuropathies 42 Myopathic Disorders 43 Traumatic Brain Injury 44 Stroke Rehabilitation 45 Degenerative Movement Disorders of the Central Nervous System 46 Multiple Sclerosis 47 Cerebral Palsy 48 Myelomeningocele and Other Spinal Dysraphisms 49 Spinal Cord Injury 50 Auditory, Vestibular, and Visual Impairments

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