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This is a second edition of the successful textbook which provides the reader with the background information necessary to develop an understanding of the nature of soft tissue injuries, sustained in or as the direct result of sport, and the awareness necessary for the recognition of such injuries. It provides a guide to thorough and practical appliations of clinincal knowledge, sports techniques, and biomechanics to the specialty of sports injuries. In this edition the section on investigations is expanded and updated to include Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a technique now widespread for the assessment and diagnosis of sports injuries. There are new indications for surgery and modern surgical treatment for knee ligament rupture along with a good deal of general updating.
This text investigates the clinical recognition and management of soft tissue injuries sustained through athletic activity. Author Michael A. Hutson, an experienced orthopaedic and sports physician, provides a structured framework for practitioners to integrate biomechanics and clinical diagnostics into their treatment protocols. The book serves as a technical guide for professionals seeking to improve their diagnostic accuracy and surgical decision-making in the context of sports-related trauma.
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Experts and professional reviewers identify this work as a practical and accessible reference for sports physiotherapists, athletic trainers, and physicians. Readers frequently note the clinical utility of the text for those seeking a foundational understanding of injury management in an athletic setting.
Page Count:
239
Publication Date:
1996-01-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192626752
ISBN-13:
9780192626752
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