Practical and authoritative, this new edition delivers easy access to the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders and other common conditions requiring rehabilitation. Each topic is presented in a concise, focused, and well-illustrated two-color format featuring a description of the condition, discussion of symptoms, examination findings, functional limitations, and diagnostic testing. The treatment section is extensive and covers initial therapies, rehabilitation interventions, procedures, and surgery. From sore shoulders in cancer patients to spinal cord injuries, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition provides you with the knowledge you need to face every challenge you confront.

实用且权威，本书以浅显的方式向您介绍了骨骼肌疾病与其他需要进行康复的常见情况的诊断和治疗的最新进展。每一个主题均以简洁、明确的方式编写，清晰的双色格式，其中一部分描述了病情描述、症状讨论、体格检查发现、功能受限以及诊断性试验。治疗部分介绍了初期治疗、康复干预、步骤程序以及手术。从因肿瘤引起的肩部酸痛到脊柱受损，本书第二版向您提供了每次面对挑战时所需的所有知识。

* Offers practical, clinically relevant material for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. * Discusses physical agents and therapeutic exercise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders that produce pain, impairment, and disability. * Presents a consistent chapter organization that delivers all the content you need in a logical, practical manner.

* Presents a new co-editor, Thomas D. Rizzo, Jr., MD, and a pool of talented contributors who bring you fresh approaches to physical medicine and rehabilitation. * Offers current evidence and expert guidance to help you make more accurate diagnoses and chose the best treatment option for each patient. * Features an entirely new section on pain management so you can help your patients reach their full recovery potential. * Incorporates redrawn artwork that makes every concept and technique easier to grasp. * Includes updated ICD-9 codes giving you complete information for each disorder.