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Rehabilitation of orthopedic and rheumatologic disorders. 2. Osteoarthritis assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION Stitik, T. P., Kaplan, R. J., Kamen, L. B., Vo, A. N., Bitar, A. A., Shih, V. C. 2005; 86 (3): S48–S55

Abstract

This self-directed learning module discusses a patient with knee osteoarthritis and addresses the clinical presentation, assessment, medical management, rehabilitation approaches, and surgical options. It is part of the chapter on osteoarthritis in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This chapter emphasizes the differential diagnosis, clinical diagnostic considerations, current pharmacology, orthotics, exercise interventions, and surgical procedure options for a patient with knee osteoarthritis.To summarize diagnostic considerations and management of knee osteoarthritis.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.apmr.2004.12.010

View details for Web of Science ID 000227613500008

View details for PubMedID 15761801