Essential sports medicine /

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Every medical student, resident, fellow and attending physician who deals with sports medicine injuries needs a high yield, comprehensive and practical resource to refer to time and time again. In Essential Sports Medicine, leading specialists in the field contribute their relevant expertise to provide such a resource. Comprehensive and accessible, Essential Sports Medicine provides an overview of the most salient and useful points in the field. A practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of common -- and some not so common -- conditions facing athletes, Essential Sports Medicine offers the most pertinent information for the busy sports medicine clinician. This book is ideal for an overview of the field as well as for easy reference to specific conditions. The expert authors have treated a wide range of athletes, from the weekend warrior to the professional competitor. In this book, their expertise is offered in a clear and easy-to-read format to provide the reader with the ultimate sports medicine resource.