CLINICAL ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION Fourth Edition

Evidence suggests a direct correlation between the quality of postoperative orthopaedic
rehabilitation and the effectiveness of the surgery. Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, 4th
Edition, helps today’s orthopaedic teams apply the most effective, evidence-based protocols
for maximizing return to function following common sports injuries and post-surgical
conditions. Charles Giangarra, MD and Robert Manske, PT continue the commitment to
excellence established by Dr. S. Brent Brotzman in previous editions, bringing a fresh
perspective to the team approach to rehabilitation.
 Every section is written by a combination of surgeons, physical therapists, and
occupational therapists, making this respected text a truly practical “how-to” guide for the
appropriate initial exam, differential diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
 Treatment and rehabilitation protocols are presented in a step-by-step, algorithmic
format with each new phase begun after criteria are met (criteria-based progression,
reflecting current best practice).
 Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook
experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, videos, and references from the
book on a variety of devices.
 Revised content brings you up to date with new evidence-based literature on examination
techniques, classification systems, differential diagnosis, treatment options, and criteriabased rehabilitation protocols.
 Extensive updates throughout include new chapters on: medial patellofemoral ligament,
shoulder impingement, pec major ruptures, thoracic outlet syndrome, general humeral
fractures, foot and ankle fractures, medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, the
arthritic hip, athletic pubalgia, and labral repair and reconstruction.
 Easy-to-follow videos demonstrate rehabilitation procedures of frequently seen
orthopaedic conditions and commonly used exercises, and new full-color
images complement the highly visual nature of the text