title: Rehabilitation of orthopedic and rheumatologic disorders. 4. Musculoskeletal disorders.
abstract: This self-directed learning module highlights assessment and therapeutic options in the rehabilitation of patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders. It is part of the chapter on rehabilitation of orthopedic and rheumatologic disorders in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article discusses new advances in such topics as idiopathic scoliosis, nontraumatic shoulder pain, rotator cuff tendinitis, and Dupuytren's disease.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University, Indianapolis 46202, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Kaelin
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Oh
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Brander
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Biundo
mesh_terms: D001915:Braces; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000503:physiopathology; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation