The Adolescent Athlete: A Practical Approach (Contemporary Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine)

Now in a revised and updated second edition, this practical text on the adolescent athlete provides penetrating insights into musculoskeletal care for growing athletes. Chapters are logically organized by anatomical region and are written by experts in the field, focusing on improved clinical decision-making and addressing both chronic and acute injuries in addition to congenital conditions. Fundamentals, including basic anatomy, physical examination, and patient history, are covered in detail, with emphasis on the recognition of injury patterns unique to adolescent athletes. User-friendly tables are incorporated to assist with diagnosis. Prevention, patient management, and clinical pearls are each outlined, and return-to-play guidelines are highlighted. To further facilitate comprehensive patient care, musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging and principles of rehabilitation are covered as well. Anatomical drawings, photos of examination maneuvers, and diagnostic images, such as x-rays and MRI scans, complete the text by illustrating key concepts.Intended for sports medicine physicians, primary care physicians, orthopedists, physiotherapists and athletic trainers, this second edition of __The Adolescent Athlete: A Practical Approach__ continues to be a sought-after resource for all who aim to improve the musculoskeletal health of active children and adolescents. Good health should be a goal of all children and adolescents, as well as the parents and guardians who care for them. Regular physical activity is part of achieving this goal. Sports can provide manifold benefits, including fitness, motor skill development, teamwork, and of course, fun. As with any pursuit that provides such benefits, however, there are risks involved, p- ticularly for growing athletes. Physicians and other health professionals caring for active children should be able to provide appropriate care and advice for sport and fitness related medical issues. This book is written as a practical guide for those of us who provide care for young athletes. The focus ison musculoskeletal injuries that occur in this unique population, as well as conditions that may present as a musculosk- etal injury, but may have more serious consequences. The first section of the book focuses on rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging of musculoskeletal conditions in adolescents. The secondsection organized according to a- tomical region addresses specificinjuries that adolescents may sustain as a result of sport/activity participation. Each of these body part specific ch- ters begins with a review of the relevant anatomy, followed by details of clinical evaluation. Specific injuries, such as acute and chronic injuries, are described in detail, including the management/treatment of each condition. Now in a revised and updated second edition, this practical text on the adolescent athlete provides penetrating insights into musculoskeletal care for growing athletes. Chapters are logically organized by anatomical region and are written by experts in the field, focusing on improved clinical decision-making and addressing both chronic and acute injuries in addition to congenital conditions. Fundamentals, including basic anatomy, physical examination, and patient history, are covered in detail, with emphasis on the recognition of injury patterns unique to adolescent athletes. User-friendly tables are incorporated to assist with diagnosis. Prevention, patient management, and clinical pearls are each outlined, and return-to-play guidelines are highlighted. To further facilitate comprehensive patient care, musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging and principles of rehabilitation are covered as well. Anatomical drawings, photos of examination maneuvers, and diagnostic images, such as x-rays and MRI scans, complete the text by illustrating key concepts. Intended for sports medicine physicians, primary care physicians, orthopedists, physiotherapists and athletic trainers, this second edition of The Adolescent Athlete: A Practical Approach continues to be a sought-after resource for all who aim to improve the musculoskeletal health of active children and adolescents. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiv Current Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine: An Overview (Laura Purcell, Lyle J. Micheli)....Pages 1-7 Front Matter ....Pages 9-9 Principles of Rehabilitation (Michelina C. Cassella, Kathleen Richards)....Pages 11-28 Diagnostic Imaging (Diego Jaramillo, Vernon M. Chapman)....Pages 29-41 Front Matter ....Pages 43-43 Traumatic Head Injuries (Laura Purcell)....Pages 45-63 Cervical and Thoracic Spine Injuries (Pierre d’Hemecourt, Jessica Flynn Deede)....Pages 65-86 Lumbar Spine Injuries (Merrilee Zetaruk)....Pages 87-112 Thoracoabdominal Injuries (Hamish Kerr, Brady Bowen, Deborah Light)....Pages 113-133 Adolescent Shoulder Injuries (Nathaniel Cohen, Treg Brown)....Pages 135-155 Elbow and Forearm Injuries (Anthony Luke, Margaret Lo, Marc R. Safran)....Pages 157-178 Injuries to the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers (Praveen G. Murthy, Donald S. Bae)....Pages 179-210 Pelvic, Hip, and Thigh Injuries (Jason H. Nielson, Tyler J. Kent)....Pages 211-229 Knee Injuries (Michelle McTimoney)....Pages 231-254 Lower Leg Injuries (Angela D. Smith)....Pages 255-274 Foot and Ankle Injuries (John P. Batson, Mark D. Locke)....Pages 275-308 Back Matter ....Pages 309-322 This reader-friendly book takes a practical approach to caring for the adolescent athlete. Logically organized by joint, the book identifies both chronic and acute injuries in addition to congenital conditions. It details fundamentals, including basic anatomy, joint examination, and patient history. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of injury patterns unique to adolescent athletes and tables are incorporated throughout to assist with diagnosis. This book also highlights return to play guidelines and includes summary pearls. Anatomical photos, x-rays, and MRI scans illustrate all key concepts.