Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient

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 a full-color design and new 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. New to this edition New coverage of current orthopedic surgeries and rehabilitation includes topics such as disc replacement, cartilage replacement, hallux valgus, and transitioning the running athlete. New full-color design and illustrations visually reinforce the content. Updated Suggested Home Maintenance boxes in every chapter provide guidance for patients returning home. References linked to MEDLINE abstracts make it easy to access evidence-based information for better clinical decision-making. Author Info By Lisa Maxey, MS, PT and Jim Magnusson, MS, ATC, PT Table of Contents: Part One: Introduction 1. Pathogenesis of Soft Tissue and Bone Repair 2. Soft Tissue Healing Considerations After Surgery Part Two: Upper Extremity 3. Acromioplasty 4. Anterior Capsular Reconstruction 5. Rotator Cuff Repair 6. Superior Labral Anterior Posterior Repair 7. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty 8. Tennis Elbow: Extensor Brevis Release and Lateral Epicondylectomy 9. Reconstruction of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament with Ulnar Nerve Transposition 10. Platelet Rich Plasma Injection (PRP) for the Ulnar Collateral Ligament 11. Surgery and Rehabilitation for Primary Flexor Tendon Repair in the Digit 12. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 13. Transitioning the Throwing Athlete Back to the Field Part Three: Spine 14. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion 15. Posterior Lumbar Arthroscopic Discectomy 16. Lumbar Spine Fusion 17. Lumbar Spine Disc Replacement NEW! Part Four: Lower Extremity 18. Total Hip Arthroplasty 19. Total Hip Mini Invasive 20. Hip Arthroscopy 21. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Hip 22. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction 23. Arthroscopic Lateral Retinaculum Release 24. Meniscectomy and Meniscal Repair 25. Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation 26. Patella Open Reduction and Internal Fixation 27. Total Knee Arthroplasty 28. Lateral Ligament Repair of the Ankle 29. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Ankle 30. Ankle Arthroscopy 31. Achilles Tendon Repair 32. Surgical Correction for Hallux Valgus Deformity NEW! 33. Transitioning the Jumping Athlete 34. Transitioning the Running Athlete NEW!