Books

Recent Developments in Skeletal Muscle Physiology

Author : Jean Turner

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Skeletal muscles are organs of the vertebrate muscular system that are commonly connected to bones of the skeleton by tendons. They are present throughout the body and respond to stimuli by contracting.

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A Clinical Guide to Orthopedics

Author : Solomon Willis

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with the treatment of conditions involving the skeletal system and its interconnecting parts. The musculoskeletal system comprises parts including bones,

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A Clinician's Guide to Joint Replacement

Author : Finley Heron

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Joint replacement is a surgical procedure concerned with the replacement of a damaged joint with an artificial joint. The artificial joints used in orthopedic surgeries are composed of metals, ceramics

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Arthritis: Clinical Assessment and Intervention

Author : Sharlton Pierce

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Arthritis is a disorder characterized by pain and swelling in one or more joints. It has various signs and symptoms, including stiffness, discomfort, reduced range of motion in joints, etc. Arthritis is

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Biomechanics and Motor Control

Author : Lael Dickson

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Biomechanics refers to the study of motion, structure and function of mechanical aspects of biological systems, at the cellular level or the level of organism as a whole. The movement in organisms is regulated

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Biomechanics of the Human Musculoskeletal System

Author : Esther Mueller

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system is a subfield of biomechanics that examines the behavior of isolated tissues and structures. It is also concerned with the study of their interactions to produce

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Bone Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment

Author : Dan Heller

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

A condition that affects the human skeletal system, making bones weaker and vulnerable to fractures is termed as a bone disease. There are several types of bone diseases including osteoporosis, metabolic

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Bone Regeneration: Novel Techniques and Applications

Author : Nancy Chisolm

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Bones are living tissues that make up the skeletal structure of a body. They are made up of the collagen protein and calcium phosphate. Bone regeneration is a complex, well-organized physiological process

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Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Fractures

Author : Brandon Gomez

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

A fracture refers to a break in a bone, which can happen due to injuries, falls or car accidents. The common symptoms of a fracture are intense pain, deformity, swelling, bruising, or tenderness around

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Hip and Knee Reconstructive and Replacement Surgery

Author : Oscar Hazel

Subject : Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgery in which a prosthetic implant, often known as a hip prosthesis, replaces the hip joint. A whole hip replacement or hemi (half) replacements

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