Main description:

A key resource on traumatology written for physical therapists

For physical therapists working in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and in private practice, knowledge of commonly seen traumatic and orthopedic injuries is essential to sound treatment planning. This book offers a focused, easy-to-use guide to general and specialized traumatology specifically geared to physical therapists and students. From types of injuries and resulting symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, the book brings a structure to treatment planning and greatly improves the communication between patient, physical therapist, and physician.

Special Features:

Covers all relevant medical information for physical therapists, including general traumatology (wound healing, surgical infections, soft tissue injuries, and fractures), special traumatology (cranial, spinal, thoracic, and abdominal injuries), and multiple trauma and first aid
Offers guidelines on the benefits, effects, and limitations of physical therapy across a wide range of injuries and conditions
Supplies 326 full-color illustrations that clarify every concept
Includes bulleted summaries at the end of each chapter, for an instant review of the material
Provides quiz questions and a glossary of medical terms at the end of each section
Shares the unique perspective of a practicing physician who also teaches physical therapy at a major international rehabilitation center

Providing a broad understanding of the pathologic basis of traumatic injuries and its effect on restoring function, this book is a key resource on formulating effective physical therapy strategies. Practicing physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapy students will find it an invaluable learning and practice tool.

Contents:

Part I General Traumatology

1 Introduction

2 Wound Healing and Wound Treatment

3 Physical and Chemical Injuries

4 Surgical Infections

5 Soft Tissue Injuries

6 Fractures

7 Treatment of Bone Injuries

8 Phlebothrombosis and Embolism

9 Complications of Fracture Healing and Treatment

10 Joint Injuries

Part II Special Traumatology

11 Skull Injuries

12 Spinal Injuries

13 Thoracic Injuries

14 Abdominal Injuries

15 Pelvic Injuries

16 Injuries to the Lower Extremities

17 Injuries to the Upper Extremities

Glossary for Special Traumatology

Study Questions for Special Traumatology

Part III Multiple Trauma and First Aid

18 Multiple Trauma

Glossary for Multiple Trauma and First Aid

Study Questions for Multiple Trauma and First Aid