Pediatric Practice: Sports Medicine explains the practical aspects of treating children who participate in sports. The authors cover everything from screening and safety issues to the treatment of sports-related injuries and trauma. How to manage patients with medical conditions that impact sports participation is also included. Providing critical information about what you need to know and do in virtually any case, this book also offers valuable perspectives on pathophysiology, epidemiology, and diagnosis.
This full color guide is designed to ensure quick, easy searches for treatment directives. Perfect for pediatricians, family practice physicians, and nurse practitioners, Pediatric Practice: Sports Medicine is the handiest and most comprehensive guide available for treating children participating in sports of all kinds.
Features of the Pediatric Practice Series:
- More than 450 full-color illustrations.
- Tips that tell you what you must know--and what you must do--at every stage of care.
- Diagnostic and treatment algorithms.
- Signs/Symptoms and Differential Diagnosis boxes.
- "What to Refer" boxes, which examine all the relevant clinical considerations.
- Diagnostic Tests--with a realistic emphasis on the right tests to order.
- Medical Treatment coverage that includes drugs, dosages, and administration in an easy-to-read tabular format.
- Convenient icons and a templated chapter design.
Contents
SECTION 1: General and Basic Concepts
- 1. Child Neurodevelopment and Sport Participation
- 2. Adolescent Growth and Development, and Sport Participation
- 3. Psychosocial Aspects of Youth Sports
- 4. Introduction to Pediatric Exercise Physiology
- 5. Strength Training and Conditioning
- 6. Sports Nutrition
- 7. Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Supplements
- 8. Preparticipation Evaluation
SECTION 2: Medical Conditions and Sport Participation
- 9. Special Considerations for the Female Athlete
- 10.Epilepsy
- 11.Concussions
- 12.Chest and Pulmonary Conditions
- 13.Disorders of the Kidneys
- 14.Cardiovascular Considerations
- 15.Diabetes Mellitus
- 16.Hematologic Conditions
- 17.Gastrointestinal Conditions
- 18.Infectious and Dermatologic Conditions
SECTION 3: Musculoskeletal Injuries
- 19. Musculoskeletal injuries: Basic Concepts
- 20. Acute Injuries of the Shoulder Complex and Arm
- 21. Overuse Injuries of the Shoulder
- 22. Acute injuries of the Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
- 23. Overuse Injuries of the Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
- 24. Acute Injuries of the Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh
- 25. Overuse Injuries of the Hip, Pelvis, and Thigh
- 26. Acute Injuries of the Knee
- 27. Overuse Injuries of the Knee,
- 28. Acute Injuries of the Leg, Ankle, and Foot
- 29. Overuse Injuries the Leg, Foot, and Ankle
- 30. Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries
- 31. Stress Fractures
SECTION 4: Team Physician, Emergencies, and Other Topics
- 32. Team Physician
- 33. Maxillofacial and Dental Injuries
- 34. Acute Head and Neck Trauma
- 35. Physically Challenged Athletes
- 36. Conditions and Injuries of Eyes, Nose, and Ears
- 37. Injuries of Chest, Abdomen, and Genitourinary System
- 38. Environment-Related Conditions
SECTION 5: Appendices
- A. Introduction to Bracing, Splinting, and Casting
- B. Soft Tissue Injections, Joint Injections, and Aspiration
- C. An Illustrated Guide to Some Common Exercises
- D. Analgesic and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
- E. Resources for Further Education and Involvement
Index
Product Details
- Editors: Dilip Patel, Donald Greydanus, Donald E. Greydanus, Robert Baker
- Hardcover: 552 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (January 15, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0071496777
- ISBN-13: 978-0071496773