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. Provides complete coverage of every musculoskeletal physical examination. Easy-to-use tables summarize and compare the evidence for specificity and sensitivity of each test for each condition. Utilizes over 200 illustrations to clearly depict each test. Includes in-depth coverage of today's newest tests, including 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.
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.
The new fourth edition is now in full colour throughout and includes over 750 detailed illustrations, X-rays and MRIs, and more than 100 photographs showing examination techniques.
Rev. ed. of: Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management / Nicola J. Petty. 2004.
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Review of the most common pathologic foot and ankle conditions, techniques for diagnosis, as well as the appropriate treatment for each condition for professionals with all levels of clinical experience.
See physicians performing injections and parts of the musculoskeletal exam in full-color "action" shots. View videos of injection procedures online at expertconsult.com that reinforce concepts from the text.
This text is particularly timely given the increasing blurring of professional boundaries within the emergency care setting and need for practitioners recognise the contribution of all professions to the patient care pathway and enhance ...
Utilizing concise, easy-to-follow text and hundreds of outstanding photographs, this is an important resource for students, residents in training, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and practicing physicians seeking an organized ...
... Anna M. Barrett, MD; Steve Dana; Mehul Desai, MD; Carolyn Forsman, MD; Jeff Gehret, DO; Stanley Jacobs, MD; Brian Kucer, MD; Ralph Marino, MD; Andrew McArdle; John L. Melvin, MD; Carly Miller, MD; Craig Percy; and C.R. Sridhara, MD.
The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal.