Upper Limb Pain and Dysfunction

Autor: Jonathan T. Finnoff, Wade O. Johnson
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ISBN: 9780323625395
DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-62539-5.00035-7
Popis: Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb are common and can involve structures such as bone, joint, ligament, tendon, and muscle. This chapter begins with a description of physical examination maneuvers that can be used to assist with the identification of upper limb pathology. This is followed by a description of the rehabilitation principles that can be used to treat these disorders. The remainder of the chapter discusses the identification and management of upper limb conditions frequently encountered by physiatrists. This information can be applied to accurately diagnose and appropriately treat upper limb conditions, thus maximizing the patient’s functional outcome.
Databáze: OpenAIRE