The patellofemoral joint in the athlete /
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Imprint: | New York : Springer, 2013. |
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Description: | 1 online resource. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | E-Resource Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11080226 |
Other authors / contributors: | West, Robin V., editor. Colvin, Alexis C., editor. |
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ISBN: | 9781461441571 1461441579 9781461441564 1461441560 9781461441564 |
Digital file characteristics: | text file PDF |
Notes: | Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. |
Summary: | Patellofemoral disorders are extremely prevalent in athletes and can lead to chronic pain, instability, weakness, and inconsistent or poor athletic performance. These disorders can be difficult to diagnose. Treatment options can vary depending upon several factors, including the sport and the time during the sports season when the symptoms occur. Treatment also varies depending on the age of the patient and their competition level. The Patellofemoral Joint in the Athlete provides an extensive review of the physical examination, radiographic evaluation, differential diagnoses, and treatment options of common patellofemoral disorders, including patellar chondrosis, pain and instability. The contributors are nationally recognized experts in the patellofemoral joint that treat athletes of all ages and abilities. Appropriate for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, rehabilitation physicians and physical therapists, this book is a comprehensive guide to the unique and sport-specific concerns of athletes of all ages aabilities withith regard to the patellofemoral joint. |
Other form: | Print version: Patellofemoral joint in the athlete 9781461441564 |
Standard no.: | 10.1007/978-1-4614-4157-1 |
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