Osteoarthritis, An Issue Of Clinics In Sports Medicine (the Clinics: Orthopedics)

An important topic, this osteoarthritis issue includes chapters on the basic science of articular cartilage, imaging of tissue, use of injections for treatment, orthotic braces, rehabilitation and impact on sports careers. A staple issue for sports medicine doctors! Basic science of articular cartilage and osteoarthritis / Andrew D. Pearle, Russell F. Warren, and Scott A. Rodeo Imaging of cartilage in the athlete / B.J. Manaster, Trystain Johnson, and Uday Narahari Osteoarthritis after sports knee injuries / Reed L. Bartz and Lawrence Laudicina Osteoarthritis following shoulder instability / Robert H. Brophy and Robert G. Marx Osteoarthritis in other joints (hip, elbow, foot, ankle, toes, wrist) after sports injuries / Jason Koh and Jeffrey Dietz The use of NSAIDs and nutritional supplements in athletes with osteoarthritis: prevalence, benefits, and consequences / Robert T. Gorsline and Christopher C. Kaeding Use of injections for osteoarthritis in joints and sports activity / Jason C. Snibbe and Ralph A. Gambardella Orthotic and brace use in the athlete with degenerative joint disease with angular deformity / Andrew L. Pruitt Rehabilitation of the osteoarthritic patient: focus on the knee / Robert T. Bashaw and Edwin M. Tingstad The use of arthroscopy int eh athlete with knee osteoarthritis / George T. Calvert and Rick W. Wright Osteotomies around the knee for the young athlete with osteoarthritis / Michelle Wolcott Surgical management of cartilage defects in athletes / Paul K. Ritchie and Eric C. McCarty Sports after total joint replacement / Phillip E. Clifford and William J. Mallon Impact of osteoarthritis on sports careers / Brian R. Wolf and Annunziato Amendola. An osteoarthritis issue that includes chapters on the basic science of articular cartilage, imaging of tissue, use of injections for treatment, orthotic braces, rehabilitation and impact on sports careers. It is suitable for sports medicine doctors.