20 Common Problems in Sports Medicine

This solutions-oriented guide from a leader in family medicine and former U.S. Olympic team physician offers practical help with the most common sports-related problems seen by primary care physicians. Features:* Problem-and-solution format that reflects the way patients present and clinicians respond* Evidence-based diagnosis and management options that include cost comparisons* Clear and complete help with common upper-body problems including shoulder pain, shoulder dislocation, elbow pain, and injured fingers* Expert solutions for frequently seen lower-body complaints, such as acute knee injuries, ankle sprains, and foot pain* Assistance with sports-related medical concerns including menstrual dysfunction, heat illness, and concussion* Solutions you can use in cases of low back pain, stress fractures, and fractures in children* Imaging studies for at-hand diagnostic help* Holistic approaches that enhance patient compliance, family cooperation, and avoidance of reinjury* Ways you can help patients who overtrain and children overpressure to perform* Guidelines on controversial issues, clinical dilemmas, and refer-or-not decisionsPuffer, James C. is the author of '20 Common Problems in Sports Medicine' with ISBN 9780070527201 and ISBN 0070527202.