


The Achilles Tendon. Treatment and Rehabilitation
Nunley, J.
1ª Edición Enero 2009
Inglés
Tapa dura
255 pags
1200 gr
19 x 26 x 2 cm
ISBN 9780387792057
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About this book
- Presents the latest less invasive and non-operative treatment techniques
- Details sports training and rehabilitation approaches geared for quicker return to play
- Includes case studies that assist with the application of material
Editor and contributors are internationally recognized authorities in the
field
As the population ages while remaining active, both Achilles tendon injuries
and their treatment techniques have multiplied. The Achilles Tendon: Treatment
and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive guide to the Achilles tendon, from basic
anatomy, physiology and pathomechanics through the most cutting-edge treatment
techniques. Internationally renowned contributors weigh in on traditional, nonoperative,
and less invasive treatments, acute ailments, chronic conditions, and problems
specific to specialized populations. The book also takes a practical approach
to the role of the Achilles in sports training, with a view to developing patient
management and rehabilitation practices and that enable a quicker return to
play. The inclusion of handy case studies help to tie concepts together for
orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, physiatrists, athletic trainers and sports
medicine physicians alike. Distilling diverse opinions on treatment and the
wealth of information available on this subject into a succinct and straightforward
guide, The Achilles Tendon is an indispensable reference for those treating
the pathologies related to Achilles tendon disorders.
Written for: Orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, orthopedic residents, physiatrists, athletic trainers, hospital/university libraries
Keywords:
- Achilles
- Rehabilitation
- Tendon
Table of contents
Anatomy of the Achilles Tendon.- Ultrasound Examination of the Achilles Tendon.-
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Achilles Tendon.- Acute Injuries.- Ruptures
of the Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle ("Tennis Leg").- Nonoperative Management
of Acute Ruptures.- Acute Repairs of the Achilles Tendon by the Percutaneous
Technique.- Mini-Open Repair of Acute Ruptures.- Formal Open Repair of the Achilles
Tendon.- Rehabilitation after Acute Ruptures of the Achilles Tendon.- Chronic
Injuries.- Treatment of the Chronic Elongated Achilles Tendon with Anatomic
Reconstruction.- Treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures with Tendon Transfers.-
Free Tissue Reconstruction.- Achilles Tendonopathy.- Non-insertional Achilles
Tendinopathy: An Overview.- Nonoperative Management of Achilles Tendinopathy.-
Surgical Management of Achilles Tendinopathy by Percutaneous Longitudinal Tenotomies.-
Open Debridement of Non-insertional Achilles Tendinopathy.- Overview of Insertional
Achilles Tendonopathy.- Medial and Lateral Approaches to Insertional Achilles
Disease.- Insertional Achilles Tendonopathy: The Central Approach.- Treatment
of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures with an Acellular Dermal Matrix Augmentation
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