title: Rehabilitation in joint and connective tissue diseases. 3. Limb disorders.
abstract: This self-directed learning module highlights new advances in this topic area. It is part of the chapter on rehabilitation in joint and connective tissue diseases in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article discusses the following: differential features, diagnostic strategy, and rehabilitation management of hip, knee, foot, and shoulder pain; indications, contraindications, and postsurgical management for joint arthroplasty; management of gout and chondrocalcinosis; and rehabilitation issues related to hip and shoulder fracture.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Brander
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Hinderer
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Alpiner
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Oh
mesh_terms: D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000601:surgery; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000628:therapy; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000601:surgery; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors