Harish Hosalkar,Keith D. Baldwin

Orthopaedic rehabilitation is vital for treating, and maximizing outcomes of treatment for, orthopaedic disorders and disabilities, including amputations, fractures, and spinal cord injuries. The field attempts to optimize biomechanics and biology to focus on improving functional outcomes and the overall well-being of patients.

As health-care reform comes to the forefront and integrated care models become more prominent, orthopaedic rehabilitation will become a vital part of every musculoskeletal care delivery system. This specialty update highlights recent studies and advances in several areas of orthopaedic rehabilitation.