Overview

The second edition of this handy pocket-sized book presents a comprehensive collection of clinical tests for all the major musculoskeletal structures. The tests are divided into separate sections based on body region. Each chapter opens with a figure depicting range of motion and an algorithm that provides a rapid overview of symptoms, tests, imaging, and diagnosis. For each clinical test, the author provides step-by-step descriptions of the methodology, starting at the patient's initial position, and then describes the evaluation and possible diagnosis. Highlights: * Succinct description of initial tests, functional tests, stress tests, and stability tests * More than 550 instructive line drawings that demonstrate key concepts in a precise fashion * Coverage of posture deficiencies, thrombosis, and arterial ischemic disorders * Lists of recommended references for additional reading This book is an invaluable guide to selecting the appropriate tests for the clinical examination. It is ideal for orthopaedists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, osteopathic physicians, and residents in these specialties.

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[A] practical and comprehensive set of clinical tests covering all major regions of the muscoskeletal system. As a quick and accessible reference guide for advanced or specialistmuscoskeletal physiotherapists, this book would be valuable to any healthcare team or academic department. -- PhysiotherapyA comprehensive, pocket-sized reference that succinctly describes more than 300 orthopedic physical examination techniquesimpressivenovices and experiences readers alike will acquire valuable examination competencies that expensive high-tech tests will not replace.-Journal of the American Medical AssociationAn extensive array of musculoskeletal examination tests is presented...in a consistent and practical manner...a very nicely written and comprehensive reference guide...supplemented with over 550 figures...excellent...the book will add significantly to [one's] understanding and appreciation of the art of the clinical musculoskeletal exam.--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical TherapyThis reference manual comes in a handy, pocket-sized, soft-back format. It is the sort of book one could discreetly place on one's consulting desk, just to look up that special test in between patients, or perhaps for some quick examination revision whilst traveling...concise and practical.--International Musculoskeletal MedicinePraise for the first edition: What a delightful addition to the orthopaedic literature. Each physical examination and test is described in a step-by-step manner, beginning with the patients initial position and then a description of how the test is done and the diagnoses ascertained by these musculoskeletal exams. Excellent drawings have been included to illustrate the steps in the examination and a detailed description of each test is provided by an experienced orthopaedic clinician. This book is a keeper...it should be of interest to most orthopaedists who continue to seek excellence in the care of their patients.--Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection and Critical CareThis convenient, pocket-sized book presents a comprehensive collection of clinical tests that are used in orthopedic diagnosis. Each joint test is described step by step. Illustrations show the initial position and actual procedure quite clearly. [The book] would make a practical reference for the clinician who has patients with orthopedic conditions because a brief overview of the joint is given at the start of every section. The author has done a great job in compiling a concise and practical book that is devoted to tests that have been proven to give reliable measurements. I would highly recommend this book to physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and primary care and emergency room physicians.--Physical Therapy

[A] practical and comprehensive set of clinical tests covering all major regions of the <p>muscoskeletal system. As a quick and accessible reference guide for advanced or specialist<p>muscoskeletal physiotherapists, this book would be valuable to any healthcare team or <p>academic department. -- Physiotherapy <p> A comprehensive, pocket-sized reference that succinctly describes more than 300 orthopedic physical <p>examination techniques...impressive...novices and experiences readers alike will acquire valuable examination competencies that expensive high-tech tests will not replace. ---Journal of the American Medical Association <p> An extensive array of musculoskeletal examination tests is presented...in a consistent and practical manner...a very nicely written and comprehensive reference guide...supplemented with over 550 figures...excellent...the book will add significantly to [one's] understanding and appreciation of the art of the clinical musculoskeletal exam. --Journal ofo

[A] practical and comprehensive set of clinical tests covering all major regions of the <p>muscoskeletal system. As a quick and accessible reference guide for advanced or specialist <p>muscoskeletal physiotherapists, this book would be valuable to any healthcare team or <p>academic department. -- Physiotherapy <p> A comprehensive, pocket-sized reference that succinctly describes more than 300 orthopedic physical <p>examination techniques...impressive...novices and experiences readers alike will acquire valuable examination competencies that expensive high-tech tests will not replace. ---Journal of the American Medical Association <p> An extensive array of musculoskeletal examination tests is presented...in a consistent and practical manner...a very nicely written and comprehensive reference guide...supplemented with over 550 figures...excellent...the book will add significantly to [one's] understanding and appreciation of the art of the clinical musculoskeletal exam. --Journali

[A] practical and comprehensive set of clinical tests covering all major regions of the muscoskeletal system. As a quick and accessible reference guide for advanced or specialistmuscoskeletal physiotherapists, this book would be valuable to any healthcare team or academic department. -- PhysiotherapyA comprehensive, pocket-sized reference that succinctly describes more than 300 orthopedic physical examination techniquesimpressivenovices and experiences readers alike will acquire valuable examination competencies that expensive high-tech tests will not replace.-Journal of the American Medical AssociationAn extensive array of musculoskeletal examination tests is presented...in a consistent and practical manner...a very nicely written and comprehensive reference guide...supplemented with over 550 figures...excellent...the book will add significantly to [one's] understanding and appreciation of the art of the clinical musculoskeletal exam.--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical TherapyThis reference manual comes in a handy, pocket-sized, soft-back format. It is the sort of book one could discreetly place on one's consulting desk, just to look up that special test in between patients, or perhaps for some quick examination revision whilst traveling...concise and practical.--International Musculoskeletal MedicinePraise for the first edition: What a delightful addition to the orthopaedic literature. Each physical examination and test is described in a step-by-step manner, beginning with the patients initial position and then a description of how the test is done and the diagnoses ascertained by these musculoskeletal exams. Excellent drawings have been included to illustrate the steps in the examination and a detailed description of each test is provided by an experienced orthopaedic clinician. This book is a keeper...it should be of interest to most orthopaedists who continue to seek excellence in the care of their patients.--Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection and Crit

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formerly Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Municipal Hospital, Dortmund, Germany

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