The Little Black Book of Sports Medicine / Edition 2

by Thomas M. Howard, Janus D. Butcher

Overview

Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of this pocket-sized handbook provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on diagnosing and treating sports medicine injuries and illness. The Little Black Book of Sports Medicine is a convenient resource offering quick access to vital information and makes a great reference for solving pressing problems on the ward, in the clinic, or on the playing field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763738655
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	11/15/2005
Series:	Jones and Bartlett's Little Black Book
Edition description:	2E
Pages:	414
Product dimensions:	7.81(w) x 5.06(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Thomas M. Howard, MD completed his residency in Family Medicine at DeWitt Army Community Hospital and his sports fellowship at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. After retiring from the Army in 2004, he assumed the position as the Program Director of the VCU-Fairfax Family Practice Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Howard has over 10 years of experience in the offi ce practicing sports medicine as well as field side coverage at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels.

Janus D. Butcher, MD, FACSM, works at The Duluth Clinic in the Department of Orthopedics.

Table of Contents

Preface     xi
Medical Abbreviations     xiii
Journal and Reference Abbreviations     xix
Contributors     xxv
Notice     xxvii
Injections   Janus Butcher, MD     1
General Principles     1
de Quervain's Tenosynovitis     2
Trigger Finger     3
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris     4
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex     6
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome     6
Tennis Elbow     8
Subacromial Space     10
Intra-Articular Shoulder     10
Acromioclavicular Joint     12
Trochnateric Bursitis     14
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome     14
Intra-Articular Knee     16
Plantar Fascia     19
Environmental Injuries   Janus Butcher, MD   Neil Johnson, MD   Ted Epperley, MD   Brian Unwin, MD     21
Acute Mountain Sickness     21
High-Altitude Cerebral Edema and High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema     23
Nonfreezing Injuries: Trench Foot     26
Nonfreezing Injuries: Chilblains     27
Nonfreezing Injuries: Cold Urticaria     28
FreezingInjuries: Frostbite     29
Hypothermia     31
Hyperthermia     36
Nutrition and Ergogenics   Diane Donnelly, MD   Thomas Howard, MD     41
General     41
Creatine     42
Anabolic Steroids     43
Human Growth Hormone     43
Erythropoietin     47
Stimulants     48
HMB     49
Chromium Picolinate     51
Branched Chain Amino Acids     53
Dehydroepiandrosterone/Androstenedione     54
Glutamine     55
Cervical Spine Injuries   Thomas Howard, MD   John Glorioso, MD     57
Cervical Strain/Sprain     57
Cervical Spondylosis/Stenosis     59
Cervical Radiculopathy     61
Transient Brachial Plexopathy     65
Cervical Instability     66
Shoulder Injuries   Thomas Howard, MD     69
Acromioclavicular Separation     69
Clavicle Fracture     71
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation     72
Rotator Cuff Tear     74
Acromioclavicular Osteoarthritis     79
Shoulder Instability      80
Impingement/Subacromial Bursitis     84
Adhesive Capsulitis     86
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy     88
Biceps Tendinitis     90
Labral Tear     92
Calcific Bursitis/Tendinitis     95
Elbow Problems   Paul Pasquina, MD     97
Lateral Epicondylitis/Tendinosis     97
Medial Epicondylitis/Tendinosis     100
Posterior Interosseous Entrapment     102
Olecranon Bursitis     104
Traumatic Elbow Injuries     106
Medial Collateral Ligament Instability     108
Distal Biceps Tendon Injury     110
Hand Injuries   Wade Lillegard, MD     113
Mallet Finger     113
Jersey Finger     114
Traumatic Dislocation of the Extensor Hood     115
Central Slip Avulsion     116
Trigger Finger     117
Collateral Ligament Tears     118
PIP Volar Plate Rupture     118
"Skiers" or "Gamekeepers" Thumb     119
Middle Phalangeal Fracture     121
PIP Fracture Dislocation     122
Proximal Phalangeal Fractures     123
Metacarpal Fracture     124
CMC Fracture Dislocation     125
DIP Joint Dislocation     126
PIP Dorsal Dislocation     126
PIP Palmar Dislocation     127
MCP Dislocation     128
Extensor Tendon Laceration     129
Flexor Tendon Laceration     130
Finger Tip or Nail Laceration     131
Flexor Tenosynovitis     132
Septic Arthritis     132
Palmar Space Infection     133
Wrist Injuries   Janus Butcher, MD     135
Scaphoid Fracture     135
Hamate Fracture     136
Triquetrum Fracture     137
Lunate Osteonecrosis     138
Distal Radius Fracture     139
de Quervain's Tenosynovitis     141
Intersection Syndrome     143
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinitis     144
Flexor Tenosynovitis     145
Common Extensor Tenosynovitis     147
Scapholunate Dissociation     148
Triquetro-Lunate Instability     149
TFCC Tear     150
Dorsal Impaction Syndrome     152
Wrist Ganglion     153
Back Problems   Thomas Howard, MD     155
Mechanical Low Back Pain      155
Discogenic Back Pain     158
Sacroiliac Dysfunction     161
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis     165
Hip Pain   Janus Butcher, MD     169
Femoral Stress Fracture     169
Femoral Head Avascular Necrosis     171
Acetabular Labral Tear     172
Iliopectineal Bursitis     173
Adductor Tendon Strain     174
Iliopsoas Tendon Strain     175
Osteitis Pubis     176
Greater Trochanter Bursitis     177
Snapping Hip Syndrome     179
Hip Pointer     181
Piriformis Syndrome     181
Ischiogluteal Bursitis     183
Muscle Strains     184
Muscle Contusions     185
Myositis Ossificans     186
Avulsion Injuries     187
Knee   Janus Butcher, MD     189
Anterior Cruciate Ligament     189
Posterior Cruciate Injuries     192
Meniscus Injuries     194
Patellar Dislocation and Subluxation     196
Quadriceps/Patellar Tendon Rupture     199
Medial Collateral Ligament     200
Lateral Collateral Ligament      202
Retropatellar Knee Pain     204
Tendinitis-Patellar or Quadriceps     206
Medial Plica Syndrome     208
Prepatellar Bursitis     209
Pes Anserine Bursitis     210
Popliteal Cysts     211
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome     213
Leg Problems   Gary Ho, MD   Sean Mulvaney, MD   Francis O'Connor, MD     215
Stress Fractures     215
Exertional Compartment Syndrome     217
Tennis Leg     219
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome     220
Vascular Causes of Exertional Leg Pain     222
Ankle Injuries   Gary Ho, MD   Sean Mulvaney, MD   Francis O'Connor, MD     225
Lateral Ankle Sprain     225
Medial Ankle Sprain     232
Peroneal Tendon Subluxation and Dislocation     233
Syndesmosis     234
Osteochondral Defect of the Talus     237
Achilles Tendon Rupture     239
Posterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture     241
Anterolateral and Syndesmotic Soft Tissue Impingement     242
Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy     244
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome     245
Distal Fibular Stress Fracture     246
Achilles Tendinopathy     247
The Foot   Cathy Fieseler, MD     249
Blisters     249
Subungal Hematoma     250
Hallux Valgus     250
Turf Toe     251
Hallux Rigidus     252
Sesamoid Problems     253
Morton's Neuroma     254
Freiberg's Infarction     255
Phalangeal Fractures     256
Metatarsal Fracture     256
Metatarsal Stress Fracture     257
Fifth Metatarsal Fractures     258
Tarsal Navicular Stress Fracture     259
Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocation     260
Plantar Fasciitis     261
Calcaneal Stress Fracture     262
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis     263
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome     264
Os Trigonum Syndrome     265
Neurology   Janus Butcher, MD     267
Benign Exertional Headache     267
Weightlifter's Headache     268
Exertional Migraine     269
Jogger's Migraine     270
Concussions     270
Second Impact Syndrome     274
Intracranial Hemorrhage      275
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome     276
Pronator Syndrome     278
Ulnar Nerve     279
Radial Nerve     280
Adolescent and Pediatric Problems   Diane Donnelly, MD   Thomas Howard, MD   Harry McKinnon, MD     283
Spondylolysis     283
Spondylolisthesis     286
Scheuermann's Kyphosis     287
Osteochondritis Dessicans of the Knee     289
Osteochondritis Dessicans of the Elbow     291
Osgood-Schlatter Disease     294
Sinding-Larsen-Johanssen     295
Sever's Disease     296
Medial Elbow Apophysitis     297
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis     299
Legg-Calve-Perthes     300
Toxic Synovitis of the Hip     302
Salter Harris Fractures     302
Cardiovascular Problems   Robert Oh, MD   Charles Webb, MD     305
Exercise-Associated Collapse     305
Hypertension     309
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy     315
Myocarditis     318
Mitral Valve Prolapse     320
Long QT Syndrome     322
Issues Unique to the Female Athlete   Janus Butcher, MD     325
Exercise-Associated Amenorrhea     325
Osteoporosis     327
Eating Disorders     328
Exercise in Pregnancy     330
Gastrointestinal Problems   Janus Butcher, MD     333
General Epidemiology     333
Upper GI Symptoms     333
Lower GI Symptoms     336
Gastrointestinal Blood Loss     338
Hepatic Injury: Abnormal Liver Function Tests     340
Abdominal Pain     341
Infectious Disease   Thomas Howard, MD     343
Acute Febrile Illness     343
Infectious Mononucleosis     345
Diarrhea     346
Cellulitis     347
Herpes Gladiatorum     348
Tinea Gladiatorum     349
Other Medical Problems   Thomas Howard, MD   Harry McKinnon, MD     351
Overtraining     351
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis     353
Exertional Hyponatremia     355
Exercise-Induced Hematuria     357
Exercise-Induced Asthma/Bronchospasm     358
Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis     361
Cholinergic Urticaria     362
Rehabilitation Exercises    Thomas Howard, MD   Gary Ho, MD     365
Shoulder     365
Elbow     373
Back     378
Knee     388
Ankle     395
Index     399

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Chris A. Klenck, M.D., Pharm.D.(University of Tennessee at Knoxville)
Description: This is the second edition of a pocket-sized reference designed to concisely cover a wide variety of topics encountered in musculoskeletal medicine. Each topic is discussed in a uniform manner to allow quick access to desired information. The second edition also includes up-to-date references to current literature since the publication of the first edition in 2001.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide practitioners with a concise, problem-oriented approach to diagnosing and managing commonly encountered injuries and problems in musculoskeletal medicine. Since a significant proportion of primary care visits involve such problems, the book is a valuable tool for primary care practitioners. The book achieves its purpose by providing pertinent information in a uniform manner.
Audience: It is written to appeal to primary care practitioners including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The combined experience of the authors increases the value of the book for everyday use in patient care.
Features: The book covers a wide variety of musculoskeletal diagnoses presented in a uniform manner. References are provided with each topic for further reading. Several illustrations demonstrate important physical findings and exam skills. In addition, a useful chapter details common injection procedures.
Assessment: This is a valuable resource for practitioners involved in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems. The design allows for quick reference to a comprehensive list of topics. The second edition also incorporates the most current information pertinent for treatment of these patients.

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