Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Approach, Second Edition

This popular title presents complete, one-stop information on the management of sports injuries. Ideal for physicians who have not specialized in sports medicine, it offers all of the practical guidance needed to diagnose sports-related injuries...treat them in the ambulatory care setting, if possible...and refer them to a specialist, if necessary. This 2nd Edition includes brand-new coverage of the female athlete and the older athlete, plus many other updates to address a full range of current issues in sports medicine.Examines a full range of clinical challenges in sports medicine, including cardiopulmonary conditions ?· head trauma ?· gastrointestinal problems ?· genitourinary injuries ?· wound healing ?· dermatologic conditions ?· eye injuries ?· craniofacial injuries ?· dental injuries ?· and otorhinolaryngology, as well as a full range of orthopaedic sports injuries.Addresses important issues such as nutrition ?· fluid balance ?· substance abuse ?· infectious diseases ?· sports psychology ?· and sports for athletes with a physical disability.Presents a complete section on rehabilitation.Discusses key medicolegal issues specific to sports medicine.Features more than 525 outstanding illustrations that clarify essential aspects of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.Features brand-new coverage of pre-participation evaluation ?· on-field emergencies ?· guidelines for return to sports ?· the team physician ?· the female athlete ?· the older athlete ?· and sport-specific injuries.Offers a new organization that makes information easier to find quickly.With 77 additional contributors