MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE FOR THE PRIMARY CARE PRACTITIONER, 4TH EDITION

GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Evidence-Based Medicine in Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
Epidemiology
Role of the Team Physician
Ethical Considerations for the Sports Medicine Provider
Legal Aspects of Sports Medicine
Preparticipation Examination
Physical Activity Counseling and Exercise Prescription
FUNDAMENTALS
Bone
Cartilage
Muscle Injury
Ligaments
Nerve Injury
Bursae
Exercise Physiology
Sports Nutrition and the Athlete
Human Growth and Development
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT
History and Physical Exam
Sports Medicine Radiology for the Primary Care Provider
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Common Laboratory Findings in an Athlete
Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Exercise Testing
Compartment Pressure Testing
Neuropsychological Testing in Concussion
Footwear Considerations in the Athlete
Gait Analysis
Maximal Aerobic Capacity
INJURY MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION
General Approach to Musculoskeletal Overuse Injury
Medications and Substances
Injections
Injury Management and Rehabilitation: Principles of Rehabilitation—Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Sports Injuries
Fractures and Dislocations
Splinting and Casting
Mass Participation Event Coverage
On-Field Emergencies
Injury Prevention
Protective Equipment
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for the Sports Medicine Physician
Strength and Conditioning
REGIONAL CLINICAL PROBLEMS
Head Injuries
Oral-Maxillofacial Injuries
Cervical Spine
Sports Injuries: The Shoulder
Elbow and Forearm Injuries
Hand Injuries
Wrist Injuries
Lumbar Spine Injuries
Hip and Pelvis
Thigh Injuries
Knee Injuries
Sports Injuries: The Lower Extremity—The Ankle
Foot Injuries
MEDICAL ISSUES IN SPORTS MEDICINE
Cardiovascular Considerations in the Athlete
Pulmonary Considerations in the Athlete
Dermatology
Gastrointestinal Problems in Training and Competition
Genitourinary Considerations in the Athlete
Hematologic Concerns in the Athlete
Allergic Diseases in Athletes
Infectious Disease and Athletes
Neurological Disorders in the Athlete
Rheumatology
Environmental Injuries and Illness
Young Athlete
Female Athlete
Older Athlete
Disabled Athlete
Athlete with Chronic Illness
APPENDIXES
Sports Medicine Resource Guides
Types of Sports
Sports and Sports Medicine Organizations
Medical Supplies and Equipment
Injury Surveillance and Prevention Organizations
Sports Classification
Therapeutic Exercises for the Injured Athlete
Glossary
SCAT3TM Sport Concussion Assessment Tool, 3rd Edition

• Presents complete coverage of all topics in sports medicine affecting the practice of physicians in the specialties of family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics
• Discusses key concepts related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports injuries
• Uses the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT), built around the information mastery framework, which emphasizes the use of patient-oriented outcomes that measure changes in morbidity or mortality
• Recommends three levels of patient-oriented evidence to assist physicians in their diagnoses (A, B, and C levels of evidence)
• Includes videos that demonstrate important musculoskeletal maneuvers used in sports medicine

Primary care practitioners are often the first medical professionals to see patients after an injury, making it critical for them to stay up to date on the latest developments in sports medicine.
Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine for the Primary Care Practitioner contains the most current information on major topics in sports science and clinical medicine. It is a valuable resource for primary care physicians and allied health professionals who practice, teach, and hold specialty certifications in sports medicine and related fields.
The book discusses key concepts related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports injuries. This edition adds new sections on pro-inflammatory treatments, field-side acupuncture, and brief musculoskeletal ultrasound as well as a new chapter on wellness.
The book follows the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT), which addresses the quality, quantity, and consistency of evidence. It recommends levels of patient-oriented evidence to assist physicians in their diagnoses. Also included is a link to videos that demonstrate important musculoskeletal maneuvers used in sports medicine.
As exercise and sports move beyond the realm of leisurely activity to a necessary component of good health, this book has become an important resource for all those involved in sports medicine.

Authors
• Richard B. Birrer, MD, MPH, CEO and president, eMD LLC; and professor of medicine, Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York
• Francis G. O'Connor, MD, MPH, professor and chair, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
• Shawn F. Kane, MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA