Standard textbooks of anatomy, physiology, pathology, orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine provide little information on tendons. Tendon ailments are increasingly prevalent in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, and in occupational and family medicine as well.
This book provides a comprehensive presentation on human tendons for a wide range of readers, from students and teachers of physical education, biomechanics, medicine, and physical therapy to specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons, pathologists, and physicians specializing in sports medicine. This book describe the current principles of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of tendon injuries and disorders. Although acknowledge that these principles are constantly changing, this book gives readers the tools presently available to the scientific and biomedical community to tackle tendon problems. This book has been conceived to be used as a comprehensive source for physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, sports coaches, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and students in a variety of disciplines. The book is definitely a medical book, but with appeal to professionals outside the medical field.
The editors have collectively more than 70 years of experience in orthopaedic sports medicine, and have dedicated much of their research efforts to studying the pathophysiology of tendon problems. They believe that, as a team, our knowledge and experience will give help and guidance in the management of tendon problems.
In recent years—at least in the West—the demand for heavy physical work has markedly decreased. Conversely, leisure-time sports activities have become more popular, frequent, and intense. Repetitive work, excessive weight, poor fitness, and the lack of regular exercise and of variation in physical loading have all contributed to the increased incidence of degenerative changes in the musculoskeletal system. Tendon problems are seen frequently in nonathletes. Modern athletes also suffer from tendon ailments.The biological limits that musculoskeletal tissues can withstand are exceeded, with overuse and acute injuries, especially in tendons.
This book provides principles of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for various tendon problems. We envisage the book to be heavily used by physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other professionals treating patients with tendon problems.
Contents
Part I Basic Sciences, Etiology, Pathomechanics, and Imaging
- 1 Anatomy of Tendons
- 2 Mechanical Properties of Tendons
- 3 Growth and Development of Tendons
- 4 Aging and Degeneration of Tendons
- 5 Epidemiology of Tendon Problems in Sport
- 6 Neurogenic, Mast Cell, and Gender Variables in Tendon Biology: Potential Role in Chronic Tendinopathy
- 7 Imaging of Tendon Ailments
Part II Anatomical Sites and Presentation
- 8 Injury of the Musculotendinous Junction
- 9 Insertional Tendinopathy in Sports
- 10 Tendon Avulsions in Children and Adolescents
- 11 Tendinopathy in the Workplace
- 12 Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
- 13 Rotator Cuff Disorders
- 14 Tendinopathies Around the Elbow
- 15 Hand and Wrist Tendinopathies
- 16 Groin Tendon Injuries
- 17 Knee and Thigh Overuse Tendinopathy
- 18 Patellar Tendinopathy and Patellar Tendon Rupture
- 19 Hindfoot Tendinopathies in Athletes
- 20 Achilles Tendon Rupture
- 21 Achilles Tendinopathy
Part III Management of Tendon Injuries
- 22 Anti-Inflammatory Therapy in Tendinopathy: The Role of Nonsteroidal Drugs and Corticosteroid Injections
- 23 The Effect of Therapeutic Modalities on Tendinopathy
- 24 Rehabilitation After Tendon Injuries
- 25 Surgery for Chronic Overuse Tendon Problems in Athletes
Part IV New Developments
- 26 Research Methodology and Animal Modeling in Tendinopathy
- 27 Tendon Innervation and Neuronal Response After Injury
- 28 The Use of Growth Factors in the Management of Tendinopathies
- 29 Optimization of Tendon Healing
- 30 Gene Therapy in Tendon Ailments
- 31 Tendon Regeneration Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Index
About the Editors
- Nicola Maffulli, MD, MS, PhD, FRCS(Orth), Professor and Head, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Keele, University School of Medicine, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
- Per Renström, MD, PhD, Professor and Head, Section of Sports Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Wayne B. Leadbetter, MD, Adjunct Professor, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 370 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (January 4, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1852335033
- ISBN-13: 978-1852335038
- Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
List Price: $339.00