Foundational Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedics (For TCM Majors)

Author: Wang He Wu
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Publish Date: 1999-09-04
Features: "Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedics" is a foundational course that employs traditional Chinese medicine to study injuries and diseases of bones, joints, and surrounding muscles and tendons. The book consists of fourteen chapters, first outlining a brief history of the development of traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics, classification of injuries, etiology, pathogenesis, and differential diagnostic methods. It then introduces modern techniques for bone and joint, and neurological function examination, as well as new technologies such as arthroscopy and imaging. Subsequently, it focuses on teaching traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic methods of manipulation, fixation, medication, and exercise rehabilitation. Finally, students learn about trauma first aid and the management of common acute traumatic emergencies, essentially covering the foundational content of traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics.