The physical examination of the shoulder can be a complex topic for professionals with all levels of clinical experience. How can advance concepts be taught in a user-friendly, clear format, while still providing necessary information for effective diagnosis and treatment of the shoulder? Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder: Making the Complex Simple by Dr. Steven B. Cohen answers these questions. Written by experts, this easy-to-carry book provides a thorough review of the most common pathologic shoulder conditions, techniques for diagnosis, as well as the appropriate treatment for each condition. Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder: Making the Complex Simple contains clear photographic demonstrations, tables, and charts throughout its pages, allowing a thorough and concise examination of the shoulder. A glance at some of what is covered inside: * Physical Examination o Basics and specific tests of the physical examination of the shoulder * General Imaging o Basics of general imaging of the shoulder * Common Conditions o Superior labrar tears, Biceps tendon, Glenohumeral arthritis, and more Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder: Making the Complex Simple contains essential information to successfully take a complex subject and bring it to a level that will be welcomed by orthopedic residents, attendings, physical therapists, athletic trainers, medical students in training, and other health care providers.
Practical, clinically focused, and highly illustrated, this new guide includes content not covered in any other book, presented in a user-friendly format. Part I introduces the concepts of subjective evaluation,...
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 ...
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.
An introduction to musculoskeletal examination. The text describes the form and content of a physical examination and is divided into 14 chapters, including How to obtain a history of present...
The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal.
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.
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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 ...
" "This book is an invaluable guide to selecting the appropriate tests for the clinical examination.