Geriatric Orthopaedics : Rehabilitative Management of Common Problems

by Goldstein, Trudy Sandler

• ISBN13: 9780834210769
• ISBN10: 0834210762
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Pro Ed

Summary

Quality Educational Seminars for Therapists, Burlington, MA. Text/reference of practical and functional treatment solutions for geriatric patients with orthopedic problems. For students and clinicians. Includes a new chapter: Balance Intervention for the Orthopaedic Patient. Previous edition: c1991. Expanded-outline format. DNLM: Joint Diseases--in old age.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition	ix	(2)
Preface	xi	(2)
Acknowledgments	xiii
Chapter 1--The Aging Human	1	(12)
Theories on Aging	1	(1)
Effects of Normal Aging on Human Body Systems	2	(1)
Effects of Aging on Function	3	(4)
Effects of Hypokinetics	7	(1)
Normal Aging, Hypokinetics, and Disease	8	(1)
Effects of Exercise in the Elderly	8	(2)
Summary	10	(3)
Chapter 2--Evaluation and Treatment of the Geriatric Patient	13	(18)
The Evaluation	13	(5)
The Partnership	18	(1)
The Progressive Exercise Program	18	(6)
Documentation Tips	24	(1)
Summary	25	(6)
Chapter 3--The Hip Joint	31	(10)
Anatomy of the Hip Joint	31	(4)
Kinetics of the Hip Joint	35	(2)
Summary	37	(4)
Chapter 4--Treatment of Common Problems of the Hip Joint	41	(56)
Hip Fractures	41	(19)
Osteoarthritis	60	(4)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hip	64	(3)
Total Hip Arthroplasty	67	(16)
Bursitis	83	(2)
Muscle Imbalances at the Hip	85	(6)
Documentation Tips: Referrals	91	(6)
Chapter 5--The Knee Joint	97	(12)
Anatomy of the Knee Joint	97	(7)
Kinetics of the Knee Joint	104	(3)
Summary	107	(2)
Chapter 6--Treatment of Common Problems of the Knee Joint	109	(54)
Knee Fractures	109	(9)
Osteoarthritis	118	(6)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Knee	124	(4)
Total Knee Arthroplasty	128	(14)
Overuse Injuries	142	(1)
Meniscal Tears	143	(4)
Patellofemoral Dysfunction	147	(8)
Documentation Tips: Home Exercise Program	155	(8)
Chapter 7--The Ankle/Foot Complex	163	(12)
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot	163	(6)
Kinetics of the Ankle and Foot	169	(3)
Summary	172	(3)
Chapter 8--Treatment of Common Problems of the Ankle/Foot Complex	175	(26)
Fractures of the Ankle/Foot Complex	175	(7)
Rheumatoid Arthritis	182	(4)
Ankle Sprain	186	(3)
Tendinitis	189	(1)
Plantar Fasciitis	190	(1)
Problems of the Forefoot	191	(1)
Other Foot Problems	191	(4)
The Ankle/Foot Complex and Fall Prevention	195	(1)
Footwear	196	(1)
Documentation Tips: Demonstrating Safety	197	(4)
Chapter 9--The Spine	201	(10)
Anatomy of the Spine	201	(5)
Kinetics of the Lumbar Spine	206	(1)
Summary	206	(5)
Chapter 10--Treatment of Common Problems of the Spine	211	(22)
Osteoporosis	211	(4)
Vertebral Compression Fractures	215	(3)
Cervical Arthritis	218	(2)
Spinal Stenosis	220	(5)
Low Back Pain	225	(4)
Documentation Tips: Setting Goals	229	(4)
Chapter 11--The Shoulder Complex	233	(12)
Anatomy of the Shoulder Complex	233	(9)
Motion of the Shoulder Complex	242	(1)
Summary	243	(2)
Chapter 12--Treatment of Common Problems of the Shoulder Complex	245	(32)
Humeral Fractures	245	(5)
Osteoarthritis	250	(2)
Rheumatoid Arthritis	252	(2)
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty	254	(6)
Postural Faults and Muscle Imbalances	260	(1)
Impingement Syndrome	261	(8)
Frozen Shoulder	269	(2)
Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain	271	(1)
The Shoulder in Sports	272	(1)
Documentation Tips: Demonstrating Skill	273	(4)
Chapter 13--The Elbow Joint	277	(6)
Anatomy of the Elbow Joint	277	(3)
Kinetics of the Elbow Complex	280	(1)
Summary	281	(2)
Chapter 14--Treatment of Common Problems of the Elbow	283	(14)
Elbow Fractures	283	(4)
Arthritis	287	(1)
Total Elbow Arthroplasty	287	(1)
Epicondylitis	288	(5)
Documentation Tips: Buzzwords	293	(4)
Chapter 15--The Wrist and Hand	297	(14)
Anatomy of the Wrist and Hand	297	(9)
Kinetics of the Wrist and Hand	306	(2)
Effects of Aging on Hand Function	308	(1)
Summary	309	(2)
Chapter 16--Treatment of Common Problems of the Wrist and Hand	311	(16)
Fractures of the Wrist and Hand	311	(3)
Arthritis	314	(4)
Neurovascular Injuries	318	(3)
Dupuytren's Contracture	321	(1)
Documentation Tips: The Legal Record	322	(5)
Chapter 17--Balance Intervention for the Orthopaedic Patient	327	(54)
Jerline Carey
Introduction	327	(1)
Balance--The Components and Influencing Factors	327	(25)
Balance Assessment	352	(10)
Treatment for Balance Dysfunction	362	(15)
Clinical Applications	377	(1)
Summary	378	(3)
Index	381