The Adolescent Athlete

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiv

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2. Current Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine: An Overview

   • Laura Purcell, Lyle J. Micheli

   Pages 1-7

3. Correction to: The Adolescent Athlete

   • Lyle J. Micheli, Laura Purcell

   Pages E1-E1

4. Rehabilitation and Diagnosis

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9

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   2. Principles of Rehabilitation

      • Michelina C. Cassella, Kathleen Richards

      Pages 11-28

   3. Diagnostic Imaging

      • Diego Jaramillo, Vernon M. Chapman

      Pages 29-41

5. Anatomic Regions

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 43-43

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   2. Traumatic Head Injuries

      • Laura Purcell

      Pages 45-63

   3. Cervical and Thoracic Spine Injuries

      • Pierre d’Hemecourt, Jessica Flynn Deede

      Pages 65-86

   4. Lumbar Spine Injuries

      • Merrilee Zetaruk

      Pages 87-112

   5. Thoracoabdominal Injuries

      • Hamish Kerr, Brady Bowen, Deborah Light

      Pages 113-133

   6. Adolescent Shoulder Injuries

      • Nathaniel Cohen, Treg Brown

      Pages 135-155

   7. Elbow and Forearm Injuries

      • Anthony Luke, Margaret Lo, Marc R. Safran

      Pages 157-178

   8. Injuries to the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers

      • Praveen G. Murthy, Donald S. Bae

      Pages 179-210

   9. Pelvic, Hip, and Thigh Injuries

      • Jason H. Nielson, Tyler J. Kent

      Pages 211-229

   10. Knee Injuries

       • Michelle McTimoney

       Pages 231-254

   11. Lower Leg Injuries

       • Angela D. Smith

       Pages 255-274

   12. Foot and Ankle Injuries

       • John P. Batson, Mark D. Locke

       Pages 275-308

6. Back Matter

   Pages 309-364

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Now in a revised and updated second edition, this practical text on the adolescent athlete provides penetrating insights into musculoskeletal care for growing athletes. Chapters are logically organized by anatomical region and are written by experts in the field, focusing on improved clinical decision-making and addressing both chronic and acute injuries in addition to congenital conditions. Fundamentals, including basic anatomy, physical examination, and patient history, are covered in detail, with emphasis on the recognition of injury patterns unique to adolescent athletes. User-friendly tables are incorporated to assist with diagnosis. Prevention, patient management, and clinical pearls are each outlined, and return-to-play guidelines are highlighted. To further facilitate comprehensive patient care, musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging and principles of rehabilitation are covered as well. Anatomical drawings, photos of examination maneuvers, and diagnostic images,such as x-rays and MRI scans, complete the text by illustrating key concepts.


Intended for sports medicine physicians, primary care physicians, orthopedists, physiotherapists and athletic trainers, this second edition of The Adolescent Athlete: A Practical Approach continues to be a sought-after resource for all who aim to improve the musculoskeletal health of active children and adolescents.

• Adolescent athlete
• Cervical spine injury
• Concussion
• Diagnositic imaging
• Elbow injury
• Foot and ankle injury
• Hand and wrist injury
• Knee injury
• Pelvic injury
• Return to play
• Shoulder injury
• Sports rehabilitation
• Traumatic head injury
• Thoracic spine injury
• Thoracoabdominal injury
• Youth athletic development

“This book systemically addresses these topics and provides a guideline for medical practitioners to treat the injuries and promote healthy sports participation. … This is a practical guide for sports medicine physicians and other healthcare professionals who care for active children. The authors and contributors are experts in these areas.” (Henry Mao, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 15, 2019)

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• Division of Sports Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, USA

  Lyle J. Micheli

• Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada

  Laura Purcell

Lyle J. Micheli, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Director, Division of Sports Medicine, Children’s Hospital Boston, O’Donnell Family Professor of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Children’s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA, USA

Laura Purcell, MSc, MD, FRCPC, FAAP, Dip Sport Med, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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