REHABILITATION FOR THE POSTSURGICAL ORTHOPEDIC PATIENT, MODULE 4 - PT

Course overview

With detailed descriptions of orthopedic surgeries, Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient, 3rd Edition provides current, evidence-based guidelines to designing effective rehabilitation strategies. Coverage of each condition includes an overview of the orthopedic patient's entire course of treatment from pre- to post-surgery. For each phase of rehabilitation, this book describes the postoperative timeline, the goals, potential complications and precautions, and appropriate therapeutic procedures. New to this edition are chapters on disc replacement, cartilage replacement, hallux valgus, and transitioning the running athlete. Edited by Lisa Maxey and Jim Magnusson, and with chapters written by both surgeons and physical therapists, Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient provides valuable insights into the use of physical therapy in the rehabilitation process. Course Outline: Chapter 1: Pathogenesis of Soft Tissue and Bone Repair Chapter 2: Soft Tissue Healing Considerations After Surgery Chapter 22: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Chapter 23: Arthroscopic Lateral Retinaculum Release Chapter 24: Meniscectomy and Meniscal Repair Chapter 25: Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Chapter 26: Patella Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Chapter 28: Lateral Ligament Repair of the Ankle Chapter 29: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Ankle Chapter 30: Ankle Arthroscopy Chapter 31: Achilles Tendon Repair Chapter 32: Surgical Correction for Hallux Valgus Deformity Chapter 33: Transitioning the Jumping Athlete Chapter 34: Transitioning the Running Athlete