Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care 5/e

Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, 5th Edition

The newly revised 5th edition of Essentials of Musculoskeletal is the practical, go-to guide to confidently evaluate
and treat more than 300 complaints and conditions. Combining stepwise instruction, comprehensive coverage, and an
unparalleled collection of videos and exercises뾲his new edition offers the information needed to make confident point-
of-care decisions. The 5th edition offers a companion website with more than 200 video demonstrations to show you what
you need to know and patient exercise programs to enlist your patients in their own recovery and return to activity.

The 5th edition features:
뷖ompletely revised and updated text with step-by-step instruction and helpful illustrations to offer visual
confirmation
뷖onsistent information throughout each section includes definitions, symptoms, tests, differential diagnosis,
treatments, adverse outcomes, referral decisions, and red flags
뷥roblem/solution format and concise presentation of content delivers the necessary information to quickly and
logically inform your protocol
뷖ompanion website with more than 200 video demonstrations of physical examination techniques and special tests뾭lus
procedures for aspirations and injections with vivid anatomical overlays
뷗ownloadable and customizable PDF patient exercise programs for your patients뾞ble to be printed or emailed

The go-to guide for anyone diagnosing and managing common aches, pains, and complaints
Intuitively organized by anatomical area and presented in a user-friendly progression from evaluation to management,
Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care is trusted and sought after by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical
therapists, physiatrists, internists, osteopathic physicians, rheumatologists, pediatricians, sports medicine
specialists, athletic trainers, kinesiologists, primary care physicians, medical students, and residents.

Know how to handle it and when to refer
Organized to help navigate the patient encounter뾣rom first visit through treatment so you can understand your patients
concern, evaluate it expertly, diagnose it accurately, and manage it successfully. Critical advice for when to refer to
a specialist for surgical management is also included.

Strengthens your curricula and your students patient care
Educators and students agree that Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care is the preeminent primary care resource, offering
one of the few tools that go from the classroom to the clinic.

Authoritative, multi-disciplinary guidance you can trust
Written and edited by a multi-specialty team, including orthopaedists, physical therapists, and pediatricians뾦ncluding
contributors from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our collaborative approach provides well-rounded advice and
direction.



Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care 5 ?2016 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Table of Contents
SECTION ONE
General Orthopaedics
Overview of General
Orthopaedics
Principles of Musculoskeletal
Evaluation
Amputations of the Lower
Extremity
Anesthesia for Orthopaedic
Surgery
Arthritis: Osteoarthritis
Complementary and Alternative
Medicine Therapies for
Osteoarthritis
Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis: Seronegative
Spondyloarthropathies
Compartment Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain
Syndrome
Concussion: Sports-Related
Crystal Deposition Diseases
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal
Hyperostosis
Drugs: Corticosteroid Injections
Drugs: Nonsteroidal Anti-
Infl ammatory Drugs
Falls and Traumatic Injuries in the
Elderly Patient
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fracture Evaluation and
Management Principles
Fracture Healing
Fracture Splinting Principles
Imaging: Principles and
Techniques
Infection: Osteomyelitis
Infection: Septic Arthritis
Lyme Disease
Osteoporosis
Overuse Syndromes
Pain Management in the
Orthopaedic Patient
Pain: Nonorganic Symptoms and
Signs
Preoperative Evaluation of
Medical Comorbidities
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic
Modalities
Musculoskeletal Conditioning:
Helping Patients Prevent Injury
and Stay Fit
Home Exercise Program for
Shoulder Conditioning
Home Exercise Program for Hip
Conditioning
Home Exercise Program for Knee
Conditioning
Home Exercise Program for Foot
and Ankle Conditioning
Home Exercise Program for
Lumbar Spine Conditioning
Rehabilitation: Canes, Crutches,
and Walkers
Sports Medicine Evaluation and
Management Principles
Sprains and Strains
Tumors of Bone
Overview of the Shoulder
Home Exercise Program for
Shoulder Conditioning
Physical Examination of the
Shoulder
Acromioclavicular Injuries
Home Exercise Program for
Acromioclavicular Injuries
Procedure: Acromioclavicular
Joint Injection
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Burners and Other Brachial
Plexus Injuries
Fracture of the Clavicle
Fracture of the Humeral Shaft
Fracture of the Proximal Humerus
Fracture of the Scapula
Frozen Shoulder
Home Exercise Program for
Frozen Shoulder
Procedure: Shoulder Joint
Injection and Aspiration: Posterior
Impingement Syndrome
Home Exercise Program for
Shoulder Impingement
Procedure: Subacromial Bursa
Injection
Overhead Throwing Shoulder
Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tear
Home Exercise Program for
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rupture of the Proximal Biceps
Tendon
Shoulder Instability
Procedure: Reduction of Anterior
Shoulder Dislocation
Superior Labrum Anterior to
Posterior Lesions
Home Exercise Program for
SLAP Lesions
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Home Exercise Program for
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
SECTION TWO
Shoulder
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Overview of the Elbow and
Forearm
Physical Examination of the
Elbow and Forearm
Arthritis of the Elbow
Procedure: Elbow Joint Injection
and Aspiration뾎ateral Approach
Dislocation of the Elbow
Fracture of the Distal Humerus
Fracture of the Olecranon
Fracture of the Radial Head
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis
Home Exercise Program for
Epicondylitis
Procedure: Tennis Elbow
Injection
Olecranon Bursitis
Procedure: Olecranon Bursa
Aspiration
Nerve Compression Syndromes
Home Exercise Program for
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Rupture of the Distal Biceps
Tendon
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear
SECTION THREE
Elbow and Forearm
Overview of the Hand and Wrist
Physical Examination of the Hand
and Wrist
Animal Bites
Arthritis of the Hand
Procedure: Metacarpophalangeal
or Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
Injection
Arthritis of the Thumb
Carpometacarpal Joint
Procedure: Thumb
Carpometacarpal Joint Injection
Arthritis of the Wrist
Procedure: Wrist Aspiration/
Injection
Boutonni?e Deformity
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Home Program for Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
Procedure: Carpal Tunnel
Injection
de Quervain Tenosynovitis
Procedure: de Quervain
Tenosynovitis Injection
Dupuytren Contracture
Fingertip Infections
Procedure: Digital Anesthetic
Block (Hand)
Fingertip Injuries/Amputations
Flexor Tendon Injuries
Flexor Tendon Sheath Infections
Fracture of the Base of the Thumb
Metacarpal
Fracture of the Hook of the
Hamate
Fracture of the Distal Radius
Fracture of the Metacarpals and
Phalanges
Fracture of the Scaphoid
Ganglion of the Wrist and Hand
Procedure: Dorsal Wrist Ganglion
Aspiration
Human Bite Wounds
Kienb?k Disease
Mallet Finger
Nail Bed Injuries
Procedure: Fishhook Removal
Sprains and Dislocations of the
Hand
Trigger Finger
Procedure: Trigger Finger
Injection
Tumors of the Hand and Wrist
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the
Wrist
SECTION FOUR
Hand and Wrist
Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care 5 ?2016 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
SECTION FIVE
Hip and Thigh
Overview of the Hip and Thigh
Home Exercise Program for Hip
Conditioning
Physical Examination of the Hip
and Thigh
Dislocation of the Hip (Acute,
Traumatic)
Fracture of the Femoral Shaft
Fracture of the Pelvis
Fracture of the Proximal Femur
Hip Impingement
Infl ammatory Arthritis
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Osteonecrosis of the Hip
Snapping Hip
Home Exercise Program for
Snapping Hip
Strains of the Hip
Home Exercise Program for
Strains of the Hip
Strains of the Thigh
Home Exercise Program for
Strains of the Thigh
Stress Fracture of the Femoral
Neck
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip
Trochanteric Bursitis
Home Exercise Program for
Trochanteric Bursitis
Procedure: Trochanteric Bursitis
Injection
SECTION SIX
Knee and Lower Leg
Overview of the Knee and Lower
Leg
Home Exercise Program for Knee
Conditioning
Physical Examination of the Knee
and Lower Leg
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Home Exercise Program for ACL
Tear
Procedure: Knee Joint Aspiration/
Injection
Arthritis of the Knee
Home Exercise Program for
Arthritis
Bursitis of the Knee
Procedure: Pes Anserine Bursa
Injection
Claudication
Collateral Ligament Tear
Home Exercise Program for
Collateral Ligament Tear
Compartment Syndrome
Contusions
Fractures About the Knee
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Gastrocnemius Tear
Home Exercises Program for
Medial Gastrocnemius Tear
Meniscal Tear
Home Exercise Program for
Meniscal Tear
Osteonecrosis of the Femoral
Condyle
Patellar/Quadriceps Tendinitis
Home Exercise Program for
Patellar/Quadriceps Tendinitis
Patellar/Quadriceps Tendon
Ruptures
Patellofemoral Maltracking
Patellofemoral Pain
Home Exercise Program for
Patellofemoral Pain
Plica Syndrome
Home Exercise Program for Plica
Syndrome
Popliteal Cyst
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Home Exercise Program for PCL
Injury
Shin Splints
Stress Fracture
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SECTION SEVEN
Foot and Ankle
Overview of the Foot and Ankle
Home Exercise Program for Foot
and Ankle Conditioning
Physical Examination of the Foot
and Ankle
Achilles Tendon Tear
Home Exercise Program for
Minor Achilles Tendon Tear
Ankle Sprain
Home Exercise Program for
Ankle Sprain (Initial Program)
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Procedure: Ankle Joint Injection
Bunionette
Procedure: Application of a
Metatarsal Pad
Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
Corns and Calluses
Procedure: Trimming a Corn or
Callus
Dance Injuries to the Foot and
Ankle
The Diabetic Foot
Procedure: Care of Diabetic Feet
Fracture-Dislocations of the
Midfoot
Fractures of the Ankle
Fractures of the Calcaneus and
Talus
Fracture of the Metatarsals
Fracture of the Phalanges
Fracture of the Sesamoid
Procedure: Digital Anesthetic
Block (Foot)
Hallux Rigidus
Hallux Valgus
Ingrown Toenail
Procedure: Nail Plate Avulsion
Interdigital (Morton) Neuroma
Procedure: Interdigital (Morton)
Neuroma Injection
Metatarsalgia
Nail Fungus Infection
Orthotic Devices
Plantar Fasciitis
Home Exercise Program for
Plantar Fasciitis
Procedure: Plantar Fasciitis
Injection
Plantar Warts
Posterior Heel Pain
Home Exercise Program for
Posterior Heel Pain
Posterior Tibial Tendon
Dysfunction
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot
and Ankle
Sesamoiditis
Shoe Wear
Soft-Tissue Masses of the Foot
and Ankle
Stress Fractures of the Foot and
Ankle
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Toe Deformities
Home Exercise Program for Toe
Strengthening
Turf Toe
SECTION EIGHT
Spine
Overview of the Spine
Home Exercise Program for
Lumbar Spine Conditioning
Physical Examination of the Spine
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical Strain
Home Exercise Program for
Cervical Strain
Fractures of the Cervical Spine
Fractures of the  oracic or
Lumbar Spine
Low Back Pain: Acute
Home Exercise Program for Acute
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain: Chronic
Home Exercise Program for
Low Back Stability and Strength:
Introductory
Lumbar Herniated Disk
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Metastatic Disease
Scoliosis in Adults
Spinal Orthoses
Spondylolisthesis: Degenerative
Spondylolisthesis: Isthmic
Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care 5 ?2016 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
SECTION NINE
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Overview of Pediatric
Orthopaedics
Pediatric Physical Examination
Anterior Knee Pain
Back Pain
Elbow Pain
Foot and Ankle Pain
Growing Pain
Accessory Navicular
Calcaneal Apophysitis
Cavus Foot Deformity
Child Abuse
Clubfoot
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Concussion
Congenital De ciencies of the
Lower Extremity
Congenital De ciencies of the
Upper Extremity
Congenital Deformities of the
Lower Extremity
Congenital Deformities of the
Upper Extremity
Developmental Dysplasia of the
Hip
Discitis
Evaluation of the Limping Child
Procedure: Hip Aspiration
Flatfoot
Fractures in Children
Fractures of the Growth Plate
Fractures About the Elbow
Fractures of the Clavicle and
Proximal Humerus
Fractures of the Distal Forearm
Fractures of the Proximal and
Middle Forearm
Fractures of the Femur
Fractures of the Tibia
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Intoeing and Outtoeing
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Kyphosis
Legg-Calv?Perthes Disease
Little Leaguer뭩 Elbow
Metatarsus Adductus
Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osteochondral Lesions of the
Talus
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteomyelitis
Pediatric Sports Participation
Preparticipation Physical
Evaluation
Scoliosis
Septic Arthritis
Seronegative
Spondyloarthropathies
Shoes for Children
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis
Tarsal Coalition
Toe Walking
Torticollis
Transient Synovitis of the Hip