Pocket Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Darrell Vydra
Created by a physician & physical therapist for medical students & residents needing quick access to common pathologies in the field of PM&R. Also makes a great pocket reference for students on neurology, sports medicine/orthopedic, pain, family medicine rotations or PT students. Each topic includes subtopics that contain: Background, presentation, physical examination, workup & imaging, and treatments based in a bullet format that is quick and easy to read. Does not use data, which is useful in hospitals with poor internet service. Highlights: MUSCULOSKELETAL: - Images of common sports medicine injections -How to read orthopedic radiographs -Fracture eponyms -Acceptable fracture parameters for conservative treatment -Upper Extremity Sports Medicine -Lower Extremity Sports Medicine -Orthopedic Special Tests -Team Physician: Physicals and concussion TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: -Ranchos Los Amigos Scale -Neuropharm management -Concussion management -Inpatient management of TBI SPINAL CORD INJURY: -ASIA impairment scale -SCI syndromes -Complications of SCI -Neurogenic bowel & bladder -Spasticity management -Heterotopic Ossification PAIN & SPINE: -Dermatomes -Nerve root anatomy -Spine pathologies -Pain procedures with descriptions -Images of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae to help orient oneself during pain procedures while looking at fluoroscopy ELECTRODIAGNOSTICS: -Basic intro into electrodiagnostic studies and how they are used and interpreted NEUROLOGY: -Acute stroke workup and treatment guidelines -Brain death evaluation -CVA based on vessels and presentation -Quick image for cerebrovascular territory distribution -ICP management in the ICU Images are tabbed in order to easily switch between images and text for reference by clicking each tab at the bottom of the screen. We appreciate any feedback or topics you wish to have added in updates.
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