Fulfilling the need for an easy-to-use resource on managing musculoskeletal disorders and
sports injuries this book provides differential diagnostic workups with recommended gold
standard evaluations that lead to a simple and accurate diagnosis followed by first-line
treatment options. Organized by five sections - head and neck upper extremity lower extremity
abdomen pelvis with trunk and chest and cervical thoracic and lumbosacral spine - chapters
present a concise summary and move on to a description of the most common symptoms etiology
epidemiology and or common causes if traumatic in nature. The best and most accepted diagnostic
tests are illustrated along with recommended evidence-based medicine and what may be done
based on community standards of care. Treatment options will be listed in order of the most
conservative to the most aggressive. This complete reference will provide primary care
physiatry and ER physicians residents PA's and students a simple and practical approach for
clinical and academic use.
