Written by a nurse practitioner who specializes in orthopedic surgery, Crowther's Primary Orthopedic Care uses a symptom-based approach to common orthopedic disorders as they are presented in a primary-care setting, with additional emphasis on sports-related injuries. The text is organized from upper to lower extremity, with an introductory section of differential diagnosis charts for each extremity to assist the practitioner in finding the correct diagnosis for the presenting orthopedic disorder. Also included are specific recommendations for referral to an orthopedic specialist if the patient cannot definitively be treated by the primary care practitioner. Over 400 illustrations will further aid the practitioner in performing orthopedic procedures and arriving at the correct diagnosis.