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Elsevier Obesity An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics 1st Edition by Azar, Frederick M.
This issue of Orthopedics Clinics will be surveying a broad range of topics across sub-specialty areas on Obesity in Orthopedic Surgery. Each issue in the series is edited by an experienced team of surgeons from the prestigious Campbell Clinic. Articles in this issue will cover the following topics, among others: Obesity the modifiable risk factor in total joint Arthroplasty, The role of bariatric surgery in the obese total joint Arthroplasty patient, Obesity in Pediatric Trauma, Obesity in NM conditions, The influence of obesity on total elbow arthroplasty, The effect of obesity in shoulder arthroplasty outcomes and complications, Effect of Obesity on Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery, and Foot and Ankle Surgery in Diabetic Populations. Foreword: Let's Get the Train Back on the Tracks Preface: Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Assessment and Problem Solving for Difficult Cases Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Pathophysiology Meaningful Assessment in Patients with Acquired Brain Injuries Special Considerations in Assessing and Treating Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury Special Considerations in Pediatric Assessment Special Considerations and Assessment in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Conceptualizing a Treatment Plan and Establishing Meaningful Goals Pharmacologic Treatment Tools: Systemic Medications and Toxins, Opportunities, and Pitfalls Neurolysis: A Brief Review for a Fading Art Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Assessment and Problem Solving for Complex Cases: The Role of Physical and Occupational Therapy Intrathecal Therapies The Neuro-Orthopedic Approach Upper Extremity Problem-Solving: Challenging Cases Lower Extremity Problem-Solving: Challenging Cases Emerging Therapies for Spastic Movement Disorders