Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, and Rehabilitation, 3e
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.68 (986 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1455775770 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 952 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition provides you with the knowledge you need to get your patients moving again. This practical and authoritative new edition delivers easy access to the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders and other common conditions requiring rehabilitation. Glean the latest information on hot topics in the field such as cancer-related fatigue, polytrauma, and traumatic brain injury Efficiently and expertly implement new ICD-10 codes in a busy outpatient setting.. An extensive treatment section covers initial therapies, rehabilitation interventions, procedures, and surgery.Put concepts into practice. Practical
I think this book is probably great for someone who has already completed (or is about I bought this book about a year before starting my PGY-2 year in PM&R. I knew that most residency programs give out Braddom. So I wanted to get a different perspective. I think this book is probably great for someone who has already completed (or is about to complete) residency as it is presents each subject over just a few pages and seems to assume that the reader already has a firm understanding of the pathophysiology behind the conditions. In short, the book is very comprehensive in terms of subjects covered, but relatively weak in terms of depth and pathophysiologic mechanisms.. "I wish I had a book like this during residency" according to Christopher F. Amsden. I wish I had a book like this during residency. Most of the chapters are quite smooth and organized, with minor exceptions. I am getting back into inpatient rehab after many years, and so this is a great start. The chapters are not in depth enough to end your educational effort, but are pretty awesome. I have two other good modern medical education books, and there seems to be a generation of new medical ed books coming out, that put many of the old classics to shame.. "Great Resource for Consolidation of Clinical Knowledge on PM&R Topics" according to Monal :). As a new PM&R Resident, I am extremely glad that I came across this book! When I see a case clinically, this is my immediate go-to resource to solidify my knowledge base on the topic. Buying the hard copy also gives you access to the online bookwhich is great for when I am in the hospital and like to travel lightly, only carrying my IPAD (download an app on your cell or IPAD.and you can download chapters to read from the book!). The chapters are short, concise, and to-the-point (exactly what a busy resident needs!). I was provided other books by my residency program (which are probably great resource
Its coverage is extensive."-Nano Khilnani, BIZ INDIA Book Review. "This is a needed and timely update. It is an excellent, concise, and well-organized contribution to the field."-Stacey Bennis, MD (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) Doody’s Score: 98 - 5 Stars! "This is a comprehensive and authoritative book on musculoskeletal disorders, physical injuries and their diagnosis and treatment, from pain relief to surgery, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and anything in between