Main description:

Based on ten years of experience, this book provides a valuable tool for professionals in the field of bone tumors. Although rare, when diagnosed these tumors can cause anxiety and apprehension in patients, and it is necessary to find rapid solutions and medical rehabilitation protocols capable of dealing with these delicate cases. As such those working in this field need to constantly update their knowledge to ensure an appropriate approach to this particular pathology.

This book is a useful consultation tool for physiotherapists, orthopedic oncology surgeons, rehabilitation specialists and everyone who works with bone tumors on a regular basis.

Contents:

Part 1 Primary Bone Tumors and Osteosarcoma1 Classification of Primary Bone Tumors and of Osteosarcoma2 Epidemiology3 Clinical, Radiological and Histological Diagnosis4 Prognosis5 TreatmentPart 2 Rehabilitation6 Comprehensive Oncologic Rehabilitation and Goals7 Team and Rehabilitation Team8 Physiatric Evaluation9 Rehabilitation Setting10 Rehabilitation Management Following Knee Replacement11 Rehabilitation Management Following Hip Replacement12 Rehabilitation Management Following Shoulder Replacement13 Gait Analysis in the Rehabilitation Process.