Rehabilitation in joint and connective tissue diseases. 3. Limb disorders

This self-directed learning module highlights new advances in this topic area. It is part of the chapter on rehabilitation in joint and connective tissue diseases in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article discusses the following: differential features, diagnostic strategy, and rehabilitation management of hip, knee, foot, and shoulder pain; indications, contraindications, and postsurgical management for joint arthroplasty; management of gout and chondrocalcinosis; and rehabilitation issues related to hip and shoulder fracture.