Considerations for the orthopedic nurse in diagnosis and treatment of adolescent sports injuries.
Injured adolescent athletes are challenging clients for the primary practitioner. Their unique physiological and psychological attributes dictate changes in traditional orthopedic practice and call for a holistic patient focus to address their varied needs. Understanding of common athletic injuries will effectively guide the practitioner's clinical evaluation and assist in recognizing those patients requiring more complex orthopedic diagnosis and care.
University of California/Stanford Health Care, University of CaliforniaSan Francisco Medical Center, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing; D014481:United States