includes references and index

I, Introduction : -- 1. Introduction to concepts of pathology -- 2. Behavioral, social, and environmental factors contributing to disease and dysfunction -- 3. The psychosocial-spiritual impact on health care -- 4. Environmental and occupational medicine -- 5. Problems affecting multiple systems -- 6. Injury, inflammation, healing, and repair

II, Clinical medicine : -- 7. The immune system -- 8. Infectious disease -- 9. Oncology -- 10. The integumentary system -- 11. The endocrine and metabolic systems -- 12. The cardiovascular system -- 13. The lymphatic system -- 14. The hematologic system -- 15. The respiratory system -- 16. The gastrointestinal system -- 17. The hepatic, pancreatic, and biliary systems -- 18. The renal and urologic systems -- 19. The male genital/reproductive system -- 20. The female genital/reproductive system -- 21. Transplantation

III, Pathology of the musculoskeletal system : -- 22. Introduction to pathology of the musculoskeletal system -- 23. Genetic and developmental disorders -- 24. Metabolic disorders -- 25. Infectious diseases of the musculoskeletal system -- 26. Musculoskeletal neoplasms -- 27. Soft tissue, joint, and bone disorders

IV, Pathology of the nervous system : -- 28. Introduction to central nervous system disorders -- 29. Infectious disorders of the central nervous system -- 30. Central nervous system neoplasms -- 31. Degenerative diseases of the central nervous system -- 32. Stroke -- 33. Traumatic brain injury -- 34. Traumatic spinal cord injury -- 35. Cerbral palsy -- 36. Seizures and epilepsy -- 37. Headache -- 38. Vestibular disorders -- 39. The peripheral nervous system -- 40. Laboratory tests and values

"The physical therapists' guide to pathology from a respected author team and expert contributors, consultants, and reviewers. Whether you're a physical therapy student working with your first client or a seasoned clinician of many years, this innovative resource will guide you in understanding underlying pathologic conditions, diseases, or illnesses so that appropriate precautions can be taken, best-practice plans-of-care developed, and all aspects of healing and recovery addressed. The new fourth edition of this only pathology book written specifically for physical therapists includes the latest information on the pathogenesis of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders and other medical conditions, as well as their medical diagnosis and treatment, and most importantly, the special implications for the therapists" -- Back cover