Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: a Team Approach, 4th edition

Evidence suggests a direct correlation between the quality of postoperative orthopaedic rehabilitation and the effectiveness of the surgery. Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, 4th Edition, helps today’s orthopaedic teams apply the most effective, evidence-based protocols for maximizing return to function following common sports injuries and post-surgical conditions. Charles Giangarra, MD and Robert Manske, PT continue the commitment to excellence established by Dr. S. Brent Brotzman in previous editions, bringing a fresh perspective to the team approach to rehabilitation.

Preface

Our goal in preparing the 4th edition of Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: A Team Approach was to continue to widen the breadth of the content and orthopedic and sports information to mimic that of the everyday practicing surgeon, physician, physical therapist, and athletic trainer who work in orthopedics. In increasing the breadth of content we have made this text more useful to clinicians and student clinicians. Several areas of content that are rarely seen in orthopedics except very rare special cases have been removed and other more pertinent pathologies have been included. For example, several chapters have been included in the expanded shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip sections. Dr. Charles Giangarra, a well-published author, already has brought a wealth of knowledge to many sections of the 4th edition. We have done our best to use a team approach so often seen and needed between physicians and rehabilitation specialists. The chapter authors are an exceptional group of clinicians who have presented the best available evidence regarding contemporary rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions. This dedicated multidisciplinary team of authors has added an incredible value to the foundation of this already strong book.

In the third edition Dr. Brotzman and I took tremendous steps forward to improve the overall quality and content of the

information provided within the pages of this comprehensive text. Dr. Giangarra and I have continued this forward momentum with the 4th edition. Updated and new evidence-based literature covering sound examination techniques, classification systems, differential diagnosis, treatment options, and updated criteria-based rehabilitation protocols have been included. Videos of some of the most commonly used exercises are included within the text. New all-color images have been included to update the over 800 images to help the visual learner better see and appreciate injuries and exercises used to treat those injuries.

The treatment of orthopedic conditions is not static. The process of treating conditions of the muscles, bones, and nerves is and has always been dynamic. Textbooks about examination, evaluation, prognosis, and treatment of these conditions must be just as dynamic and ever changing. We hope that the readers of this text continue to feel that Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation is the definitive reference for achieving success with the management of orthopedic conditions.

Robert C. Manske, PT, DPT, MEd, SCS, ATC, CSCS Charles E. Giangarra, MD