TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Surgical Interventions and Postoperative Management A1 - Kisner, Carolyn A1 - Colby, Lynn Allen Y1 - 2012 N1 - T2 - Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 6e AB - An array of injuries, diseases, and disorders of the musculoskeletal system that affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, fascia, joint capsules, or bones can cause structural and functional impairment of the upper or lower extremities or the spine, resulting in activity limitations and participation restriction (functional limitation and disability) to such an extent that surgical intervention is required. Ideally, surgery is preceded by a comprehensive examination and evaluation of a patient's impairments and functional status coupled with preoperative patient education and followed by a planned course of postoperative rehabilitation. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1134929220 ER -