Now in its 4th edition, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pocketpedia remains a treasured and trusted quick-reference tool in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Everyone from the busy physiatrist making rounds in the clinic to the medical student rotating through a PM&R clerkship will find evidence-based knowledge and practical guidance essential to their needs in this handy resource.
Thoroughly updated, reorganized, and revised from the last edition, the book covers the core topics and field-tested methods in PM&R while also addressing the latest advances in treatment and protocols for bedside decision-making. It includes new information on complex medical care, an increased focus on topics related to disability, expanded coverage of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and new chapters on current issues such as COVID-19 rehabilitation.
Pocketpedia is small enough to fit in your pocket while containing an incredibly large wealth of information—fortified with helpful graphics, charts, illustrations and clinical tips that enhance understanding and promote positive patient outcomes.
Key Features:
PM&R in your pocket—perfect for rounding or concise review Distills the practical essentials with focused coverage of core topics 7 new chapters address growth areas and showcase the breadth of expertise in PM&R New organization for easier navigation Purchase includes access to the ebook for mobile use on most devices
Edited by:
Leslie Rydberg,
Sarah Hwang
Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 184mm,
Width: 108mm,
Weight: 137g
ISBN: 9780826156273
ISBN 10: 0826156274
Pages: 365
Publication Date: 28 November 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
PART I. PRINCIPLES OF PM&R Chapter 1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fundamentals and Overview Chapter 2. Neurologic Examination Chapter 3. Musculoskeletal Examination Chapter 4. The Care of People with Disability Chapter 5. Mobility: Gait, Assistive Devices, and Wheelchairs Chapter 6. Orthoses and Adaptive Equipment Chapter 7. Therapy and Exercise Prescription PART II. MEDICAL REHABILITATION Chapter 8. Amputation Chapter 9. Cardiac Rehabilitation Chapter 10. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Chapter 11. Burn Rehabilitation Chapter 12. Cancer Rehabilitation Chapter 13. Transplant Rehabilitation Chapter 14. Effects of Debility and Immobility Chapter 15. Medical Complications During Rehabilitation Chapter 16. Rheumatological Disorders and Osteoporosis Chapter 17. COVID-19 Rehabilitation Chapter 18. Surgical Orthopedics Chapter 19. ICU Rehabilitation Chapter 20. Pediatric Rehabilitation PART III. NEUROLOGIC REHABILITATION Chapter 21. Spinal Cord Injury Chapter 22. Traumatic Brain Injury Chapter 23. Concussion Chapter 24. Stroke Chapter 25. Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 26. Movement Disorders Chapter 27. Other Neurological Disorders Chapter 28. Cognition Chapter 29. Spasticity Chapter 30. Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Chapter 31. Language, Speech, and Swallowing PART IV. MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION Chapter 32. Electrodiagnostic Testing Chapter 33. Ultrasound Chapter 34. Pain Medicine Chapter 35. Spine Chapter 36. Musculoskeletal – Upper Limb Chapter 37. Musculoskeletal—Lower Limb Chapter 38. Musculoskeletal—Sports and Performing Arts Medicine Chapter 39. Peripheral Nerve Conditions Chapter 40. Pelvic Health Rehabilitation
Leslie Rydberg, MD is Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Medical Education and Associate Residency Program Director at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She is also the Monika and Henry Betts Medical Student Education Chair at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, Illinois. Sarah Hwang, MD is Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Residency Program Director at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She is also the Director of Women's Health Rehabilitation at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, Illinois.
