History and Examination of the Pediatric Patient
* The contributions of Pamela E. Wilson and Susan D. Apkon, who wrote on this topic in the previous edition, are acknowledged. History The approach to obtaining the history on…
Quality and Outcome Measures for Medical Rehabilitation
Health care quality can be defined as providing safe and effective care that improves outcomes, optimizes health, and results in high patient satisfaction and quality of life. As such, delivering…
Practical Aspects of Impairment Rating and Disability Determination
The field of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is primarily devoted to the clinical evaluation and treatment of disabling consequences to those individuals who have illness, injury, infirmity, or deformity…
Employment of People with Disabilities
Disability is a significant public health and social issue in the United States. The number of Americans who experience disability, activity limitations secondary to chronic illnesses, or impairments has increased,…
Psychological Assessment and Intervention in Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation has been defined as a process of assessment, goal setting, intervention, and reassessment. This iterative rehabilitative process is consistent with the World Health Organization’s framework for measuring health and…
Adult Neurogenic Communication and Swallowing Disorders
A wide range of communication and swallowing disorders result from neurologic injury. This chapter provides the physiatrist with a broad overview of some of the impairments that result from acquired…
Biologics in Musculoskeletal Oncology
Abstract Biologics serve a unique role in the management of musculoskeletal oncology. While most of the field of biologics in orthopedic surgery focuses on injury repair, biologics in oncology can…
Biologics in Fracture Care
Abstract Delayed healing and nonunion remain significant clinical issues in fracture care. The field of biologic augmentation (orthobiologics) has been developed to help solve this problem. Orthobiologics rely on the…
Treating the Subchondral Environment and Avascular Necrosis
Abstract The subchondral bone is a key component of the osteochondral unit as it provides mechanical and biological support for the overlying articular cartilage. It has the capability to undergo…
Biologic Augmentation in Peripheral Nerve Repair
Abstract Peripheral nerve injuries are known to have devastating impact on a patient’s quality of life. These injuries can occur after high-impact activities, traumatic injuries, or motor vehicle accidents. When…
