Clinical Skills in Treating the Foot

by Linda M. Merriman MPhil DPodM MCHS Cert (Author), Warren Turner BSc(Hons) DpodM (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2005

  $60.01

  A textbook for podiatry students and others which looks at the treatment options for foot problems, how the appropriate selections should be made and how they should be incorporated into the management of the affected patient. The text is in 3 main sections: the essntial principles of managing foot disorders; methods for managing foot conditions; and the management of specific client groups. Written by an experienced team of clinicians who also understand the needs of students as well as practitioners Logical and clear structure makes it easy to use for both clinicians and students Each chapter is self-contained and can be used for independent reading topics Case histories and clinical comment sections illustrate important clinical points Key points and summaries provides assistance for learning and review Features approximately 400 illustrations Half of the contributors are new - more experienced clinicians than those used for the previous edition New chapter by new author on Clinical Governance (replacing old chapter of Audit and Outcome Measurement) Major revision by new authors of chapter on Treatment Planning to reflect new developments and changes in pracice Completely rewritten chapter by new authors on Clinical protocols Major revision by new author of the chapter on Foot health education and promotion Major rewrite with new author of the chapter on Pharmacology which will have expanded sections on topical and injected steroids and prescription medicines. Major revision by new authors of the chapter on Physical therapy New section on chairside devices in the chapter on Mechanical therapeutics in the clinic (new authors involved) Chapter on Prescription orthoses now replaced with new chapter by new authors on Prescription devices.. Major rewrite by new author of the chapter on sports injuries New chapter on Managing tissue viability repaces the old chapter on the Management of foot ulcers and now incorporates the material previously covered in old appendices 1 and 2 on Management of exudation in ulcers and Footcare advice for people with diabetes.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $5.09

  In one volume, here's everything the podiatrist needs to know about the principles and practice of treating the foot. This text covers the traditional and modern methods for managing foot conditions with emphasis on the need for a holistic approach, providing an understanding of the role of other health care professionals in this area of therapy. The reader can use this text to design individually tailored holistic health plans built on the results of clinical examinations and assessment. Case studies make it easier for the reader to apply theory to practice and the structure of the book is designed to facilitate learning, revision and ready reference. And the liberal use of illustrations and learning devices makes the text more readable and accessible. The text looks at all appropriate methods of clinical management based on the following 5 basic principles: pharmacology; operative techniques (subcutaneous and percutaneous methods); mechanical therapies; physical therapies; and footwear adaptation. Details of pathology are considered, where this helps to explaining why one method of treatment may be preferable to another. Relevant physiology, pharmacology and orthopaedic principles are discussed or referred to as necessary, although the book is not intended to supplant the need for textbooks on these subjects. There is no up-to-date British book on the clinical skills relevant to treating the foot and this title fills a very real gap in the market.