Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care

by Letha Yurko Griffin

In this updated edition appearing in what has been designated as the Bone and Joint Decade in the US, Griffin (Georgia State U.; Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, Atlanta) compiles information on some 300 common musculoskeletal conditions in adults and children. New chapters address anesthesia for orthopedic injury, fracture healing, and dance injuries to the foot and ankle. Chapters include pain diagrams and clinical information about conditions in specific body areas. Other features include conditioning exercises, joint motion measures, an expanded glossary, and a patient handout of diagrams for measuring joint motion in the upper and lower extremities. Dates are not given for previous editions. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

1053 pages, Hardcover

First published September 11, 2005