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This popular title presents complete, one-stop information on the management of sports injuries. Ideal for physicians who have not specialized in sports medicine, it offers all of the practical guidance needed to diagnose sports-related injuries...treat them in the ambulatory care setting, if possible...and refer them to a specialist, if necessary. This 2nd Edition includes brand-new coverage of the female athlete and the older athlete, plus many other updates to address a full range of current issues in sports medicine. Examines a full range of clinical challenges in sports medicine, including cardiopulmonary conditions · head trauma · gastrointestinal problems · genitourinary injuries · wound healing · dermatologic conditions · eye injuries · craniofacial injuries · dental injuries · and otorhinolaryngology, as well as a full range of orthopaedic sports injuries. Addresses important issues such as nutrition · fluid balance · substance abuse · infectious diseases · sports psychology · and sports for athletes with a physical disability. Presents a complete section on rehabilitation. Discusses key medicolegal issues specific to sports medicine. Features more than 525 outstanding illustrations that clarify essential aspects of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. Features brand-new coverage of pre-participation evaluation · on-field emergencies · guidelines for return to sports · the team physician · the female athlete · the older athlete · and sport-specific injuries. Offers a new organization that makes information easier to find quickly. With 77 additional contributors