TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Examination and Management of Acute Conditions A1 - Starkey, Chad A1 - Long, Blaine C. A1 - Cavallario, Julie M. PY - 2023 T2 - Examination of Orthopedic & Athletic Injuries, 5e AB - The initial examination of an acute orthopedic injury is influenced by the circumstances and severity of the injury. In the case of an ambulatory examination where the patient approaches and seeks help from a clinician, the examination will follow the guidelines described in Chapter 1. However, in cases of acute injury, the clinician may need to approach the patient, often on the court or field, and rule out a severe or catastrophic injury. The examination of acute conditions focuses on identifying gross pathologies, determining the patient’s ability to move and/or bear weight, and selecting the appropriate method for moving the patient. Once the patient has been moved to the sideline or clinic, when appropriate, a more thorough examination can occur. This examination will determine whether the patient must be immediately referred for advanced medical attention, removed from participation for the day for further evaluation and treatment, or returned to activity. SN - PB - F. A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1198037872 ER -