Musculoskeletal Physical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2nd Edition

From an interdisciplinary author team now including orthopedic surgeons, PM&R specialists and primary care and sports medicine experts, the second edition of Musculoskeletal Physical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach educates physicians on how to give the most thorough physical examinations by understanding the “why” behind each type of exam. In-depth coverage of today’s newest tests and techniques keeps you current in practice and a new section titled “Author’s Preferred Approach” guides you through difficult areas of examination.

New to this Edition:

• Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images and references from the book on a variety of devices. You’ll also have access to over 100 in-depth videos – many new to this edition – highlighting the latest exam techniques, such as the Thessaly test, Milking test and Bear hug test.
• Distinguished author team now includes orthopedic surgeons, PM&R specialists and primary care sports medicine experts.
• New section titled “Author’s Preferred Approach” guides readers through difficult areas of examination.
• Thorough updates and revisions made throughout each chapter keep you current in the field.
• Full-color figures enhance visual clarity.

Περιεχόμενα:

Introduction

1. Reliability and Validity of Physical Examinations
2. Sensory, Motor and Reflex Examination
3. Physical Examination of the Cervical Spine
4. Physical Examination of the Shoulder
5. Physical Examination of the Elbow
6. Physical Examination of the Wrist and Hand
7. Physical Examination of the Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint
8. Physical Examination of the Pelvis and Hip
9. Physical Examination of the Knee
10. Physical Examinationof the Foot and Ankle