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Musculoskeletal Physical Examination

An Evidence-Based Approach

Lavishly illustrated, this exciting new book describes all the commonly used tests and exam techniques in orthopaedics from head to foot. A review of the literature that supports… Leer más

Descripción

Lavishly illustrated, this exciting new book describes all the commonly used tests and exam techniques in orthopaedics from head to foot. A review of the literature that supports these tests is also provided. Figures and photographs guide the reader in learning the proper technique for each test.

Puntos claves

  • Provides complete coverage of every musculoskeletal physical examination.
  • Summarizes and compares the evidence for specificity and sensitivity of each test for each condition in easy-to-use tables—enabling readers to select tests and draw conclusions from results with greater confidence.
  • Uses over 200 illustrations to clearly depict each test.
  • Every chapter features the expertise of a PM&R specialist and an Orthopedist, ensuring well-balanced coverage.

De interès para

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists, Orthopaedists, Physical Therapists, Internal Medicine, Medical Students

Índice

1. An Evidence-Based Approach to the Musculoskeletal Physical Examination


2. Reliability and Validity of Physical Examination


3. Sensory, Motor and Reflex Examination


4. Physical Examination: Cervical Spine


5. Physical Examination: Shoulder


6. Physical Examination: Elbow, Wrist and Hand


7. Physical Examination: Of the Lumbar Spine


8. Physical Examination: Of the Sacroiliac Joint


9. Physical Examination: Of the Hip


10. Physical Examination: Of the Knee


11. Physical Examination: Of the Foot and Ankle

Detalles del producto

Sobre los autores

SN

Scott Nadler

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Director of Sports Medicine, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UMDNJ, Newark, NJ, USA

GM

Gerard A. Malanga

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Director, Sports, Spine and Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation, Associate Professor, UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School, West Orange, NJ, USA

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