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ACL Injuries in Female Athletes

by Robin West, Brandon Bryant

Publisher
Saunders
Year
2018
Language
English
Category
Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy
ISBN
9780323548397
Format
Original PDF + EPUB

About This Book

This easy-to-read reference presents a succinct overview of clinically-focused topics covering the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of ACL injuries in the female athlete. Written by two professional team physicians, it provides practical, focused information for orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeons and physicians. Covers ACL injury risk factors and prevention, including biomechanics, biology, and anatomy of the female athlete. Discusses graft choices, the biology of healing, rehabilitation and return to play, future options for treatment, and more. Addresses special considerations such as pediatric ACL and revision ACL. Consolidates today's available information and experience in this timely area into one convenient resource.
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