Rehabilitation Medicine

Landmark Papers in Cardiology provides a detailed summary of the most important trials and studies in cardiology, which have paved the way for breakthroughs in the clinical management of the entire spectrum of cardiovascular disease. Each chapter is written by a prominent international cardiologist in that particular field, making this book essential reading for all cardiologists and cardiovascular trainees. ...Less

Multiple Sclerosis Care - A Practical Manual is a concise and easy to use reference source for all aspects of care in the management and understanding of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Teams of doctors, nurses, physio and occupational therapists, social workers and other care workers will find it an accessible, useful and handy resource. ...Less

Nerve Repair summarizes the basic and clinical science pertaining to the repair and regeneration of peripheral nerves. Although these nerves are able to regenerate after injury, functional restoration is usually limited. Improving the outcome of nerve repair will require close cooperation between surgeon and scientist. Skyrocketing clinical demands on the surgeon and the rapidly increasing sophistication of neuroscience have interacted to form two distinct cultures. Nerve Repair was written to bridge these cultures by providing a translational review of the clinical and basic science relevant to nerve repair. It provides the clinician with an understanding of pertinent research, and the basic scientist with an overview of the clinical manifestations of nerve injury and regeneration. Nerve Repair is grounded in the history of peripheral nerve surgery and biology, so that modern concepts can be understood in the context of their origins. If there is a dominant theme, it is that neural organization is critical to function. In the periphery, axons must not only regenerate, they must also restore connections with functionally appropriate end organs. In the brain, normal functional patterns will determine the potential for compensation after peripheral miswiring. Given the propensity for axonal misdirection at the site of nerve repair and the constrained flexibility of the brain, enhancing the specificity of nerve regeneration is a critical goal for future research. ...Less

This resource provides an evidence-based guide for both trainees and consultants in geriatric medicine and those interested in geriatric medicine. Designed in line with the core Royal College curriculum, it provides a comprehensive and relevant guide to the issues seen in everyday geriatric medicine practice across the world. ...Less

Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this resource highlights the importance of stroke, its diagnosis, the problems of misdiagnosis, and current thoughts on its pathogenesis, acute treatment and rehabilitation as well as prevention. ...Less

This compact but comprehensive guide to all aspects of hand surgery encompasses the appropriate aspects of plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery and hand therapy, and rheumatology and biomechanics, providing a single source of information on this specialty. ...Less

This is a comprehensive reference suitable for the whole rehabilitation team, that summarises the management of common symptoms and disorders, and also outlines the increasing evidence base for the efficacy of these techniques. ...Less

Updated throughout with an additional emphasis on nursing care, this resource is a concise and authoritative guide to modern palliative care. Easily accessible, it's ideal for the busy professional managing patients with end of life care needs. ...Less