"This is a high-quality book. It is well written and organized and an important addition to the field. It covers particularly well the field of orthopedic surgery as pertaining to the female athlete. It also covers overuse injuries, concussion, and pregnancy in the female athlete... This book is dedicated to the female athlete and provides a voice to female authors. The initial attempt is a well-done success."
1. Knee Anatomy and Biomechanics 2. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in the Female Athlete 3. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Sex-Based Differences 4. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Soccer Players 5. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention 6. Meniscus and Articular Cartilage Injuries 7. Patellofemoral Pain in the Female Athlete 8. Patellar Instability 9. Hip Anatomy and Biomechanics 10. Nonarthritic Hip Pathology 11. Hip Disorders in the Female Athlete 12. Ankle Anatomy and Biomechanics 13. Ankle Instability 14. Shoulder Anatomy and Biomechanics 15. Shoulder Instability in the Female Athlete 16. Rotator Cuff Function and Injury in the Female Athlete 17. Elbow Anatomy and Biomechanics 18. Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in the Female Athlete 19. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow 20. Epidemiology of Female Versus Male Athletic Injuries 21. Overuse Injuries in Females 22. Concussions in the Females 23. Stress Fractures 24. Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome 25. The Female Athlete Triad/Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports 26. Exercise Considerations Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Dr Frank is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. Her focus is Joint Preservation and Cartilage Restoration through Minimally Invasive Sports Medicine Surgery. Her philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.
