| Author | : Paul Hattam,Alison Smeatham |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Release Date | : 2020-05-13 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0702072621 |
| Pages | : 292 pages |
Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient. Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sport and can often help to elucidate a patient’s presentation where the lesion is subtle and otherwise difficult to detect and, in turn, guide management and treatment. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100 peripheral tests. It includes: a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips. a focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice. use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully. Full review of the evidence integrated into the entire text. New clinical context section at the start of each section making it easy to find and providing advanced background knowledge to extend the readers knowledge. Brand new colour photography to show each test clearly throughout. Additional tests included allowing readers to extend their knowledge and understanding.
| Author | : Paul Hattam,Alison Smeatham |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Release Date | : 2020-05-13 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0702072621 |
| Pages | : 292 pages |
Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient. Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sport and can often help to elucidate a patient’s presentation where the lesion is subtle and otherwise difficult to detect and, in turn, guide management and treatment. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100 peripheral tests. It includes: a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips. a focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice. use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully. Full review of the evidence integrated into the entire text. New clinical context section at the start of each section making it easy to find and providing advanced background knowledge to extend the readers knowledge. Brand new colour photography to show each test clearly throughout. Additional tests included allowing readers to extend their knowledge and understanding.
| Author | : Paul Hattam,Alison Smeatham |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Release Date | : 2010-04-30 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0702049344 |
| Pages | : 292 pages |
The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination is a handy one-stop guide with over 150 peripheral tests. The clinical context and evidence base is thoroughly explored and the addition of clinical tips and expert opinion will enable the clinician to select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results meaningfully. Step-by-step description for each test Clear photographic illustrations 'At a glance' presentation of the background evidence Detailed clinical context Comprehensive referencing of orthopaedic special tests Clinical tips
| Author | : Jeffrey M. Gross,Joseph Fetto,Elaine Rosen |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Release Date | : 2015-04-13 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1118962745 |
| Pages | : 456 pages |
Musculoskeletal Examination is a user-friendly textbook on the techniques of physical examination. Written by a physiatrist, orthopedic surgeon, and physical therapist, it has a uniquely multidisciplinary approach. Musculoskeletal Examination covers the complete basic examination and basic principles of normal and abnormal musculoskeletal function are fully explained, leading you to the correct differential diagnosis. 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. It also includes a companion website at www.wiley.com/go/musculoskeletalexam featuring 107 MCQs and links to videos demonstrating key examination methods. Musculoskeletal Examination is perfect as a quick reference guide, while the detailed descriptions and clinically relevant examples of frequently encountered conditions will help even the most novice practitioner gain the understanding necessary to make a correct diagnosis and determine a successful treatment plan. It is ideal for physical therapists, physiatrists, orthopedists, medical students, practitioners, and all those involved in sports medicine and clinical massage.
| Author | : Klaus Buckup |
| Publisher | : Thieme |
| Release Date | : 2004 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9781588902412 |
| Pages | : 272 pages |
The mainstay of orthopedic diagnosis continues to be the physical examination of the patient following a thorough history. This convenient pocketbook presents a comprehensive collection of the clinical tests that are used in orthopedic diagnosis, thereby answering the following questions: - What tests are available for examining a particular joint, and how are they to be interpreted? - What is meant by the name of a test that is mentioned in the literature or in a physician's report? The methodology and interpretation of all relevant test procedures are presented in almost 500 instructive drawings and brief descriptions: - Initial tests - Functional tests - Stress tests - Stability tests Tables on the examination of the spinal column, shoulder joint, and knee joint help in selecting the most suitable examinations. An invaluable aid for physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and primary care or emergency room physicians
| Author | : Gerard A. Malanga,Kenneth Mautner |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Release Date | : 2016-07-27 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0323428355 |
| Pages | : 350 pages |
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.
| Author | : Jerome A. Isear, Jr. |
| Publisher | : Slack |
| Release Date | : 2015-12 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9781617119828 |
| Pages | : 448 pages |
The best-selling Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination has been updated into a contemporary third edition. This concise, pocket-sized handbook is a valuable guide filled with the most current and practical clinical exam techniques used during an orthopaedic examination. This edition takes a simplistic approach to visualizing and explaining more than 150 commonly used orthopaedic special tests. What is new and updated in the Fourth Edition: Includes a video website that provides visually enhanced dimensional and motion analysis of each special test performed. Includes 160 special tests, 6 of which are new to this edition. Includes information on reliability, sensitivity, and specificity presented in a table format New evidence sections highlight systematic reviews, meta-analyses for special tests, where available New colour images for each test Updated references for all tests Bonus Material! Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Fourth Edition includes a video website with each new book purchase. This video website offers a unique approach that provides a visually enhanced dimensional and motion analysis of each special test performed. The video segments will help students and clinicians better understand the test motion and to perform the test accurately during an orthopaedic examination.
| Author | : George V. Lawry,The University of Iowa Research Foundation |
| Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
| Release Date | : 2011-10-12 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0071794360 |
| Pages | : 288 pages |
A thorough introductory guide to the techniques of the musculoskeletal examination Systematic Musculoskeletal Examinations is a clear, step-by-step learning text and atlas designed to teach essential and foundational skills of musculoskeletal physical assessment. 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 approach to performing practical, problem-focused musculoskeletal physical examinations. Systematic Musculoskeletal Examinations presents a 3-part learning system: 1. Screening Musculoskeletal Examination (SMSE): rapid assessment of structure and function 2. General Musculoskeletal Examination (GMSE): comprehensive assessment of joint inflammation and arthritis 3. Regional Musculoskeletal Examination (RMSE): focused assessments of structure and function combined with special testing of the shoulder, knee, and neck and low back Each chapter is similarly organized to include: Introduction, Clinical Utility and Objectives; Essential Concepts and Clinical History; Overview and Component Parts of the Examination; a Practice Checklist, and brief descriptions of Common Clinical Problems. Superb photographs support the text and enhance the learning process.
| Author | : Timothy C. Flynn,Joshua Cleland,Julie M. Whitman |
| Publisher | : Evidence in Motion |
| Release Date | : 2008-01-01 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780971479234 |
| Pages | : 316 pages |
This handbook is quickly becoming the benchmark for orthopaedic physical therapists. It clearly explains the principles of diagnostic screening and outcome instruments and includes exams of each body region with companion diagnostic accuracy statistics. The companion CD-ROM provides useful videos of each procedure. Illustrated.
| Author | : William H. M. Castro,Jörg Jerosch,Thomas W. Grossman |
| Publisher | : Thieme |
| Release Date | : 2001 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9781588900326 |
| Pages | : 464 pages |
The first book ever published to combine the full range of clinical examination techniques with standard radiological imaging studies of the musculoskeletal system, this is a key clinical tool for all orthopedic residents and specialists. You will find dozens of representative imaging studies (including arthrograms, ultrasonography and MRI) integrated with physical examination tests -- offering a truly unique approach to reaching an accurate diagnosis. Special features include: Tips for performing a standard physical examination in different areas of the body Directions for patient positioning during radiographic studies to obtain optimal results How to select the best test to confirm a diagnosis in the extremities, spine or pelvis Specific technical guidelines for performing key diagnostic imaging tests In light of the many new clinical tests and imaging modalities now in use, it is almost impossible for any individual examiner to be familiar with the complete spectrum of diagnostic options available. This book provides the quick orientation clinicians need as they work through the standard examination for each joint, pointing out appropriate imaging studies throughout. Useful and practical, it is a book specialists will reach for frequently in their daily practice.
| Author | : Vivek Pandey,Hitesh Shah |
| Publisher | : Jaypee Brothers,Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited |
| Release Date | : 2018-07-31 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9352703294 |
| Pages | : 316 pages |
This book is a complete guide to musculoskeletal examination for trainees in orthopaedics. Divided into fifteen sections, the text begins with an overview of history taking and the basics of physical examination. The following chapters provide in depth detail on the clinical evaluation of different sections of the musculoskeletal system and common diseases and disorders that may be encountered. Chapters follows a step by step format and each test is accompanied by explanatory photographs and diagrams to assist understanding. The final sections of the book cover gait assessment and patterns, and the clinical evaluation of swellings, scar tissue, sinuses and ulcers. Key points Complete guide to orthopaedic examination for trainees Covers all sections of the musculoskeletal system and common conditions Explanatory photographs and diagrams accompany each test Includes discussion on gait assessment, and evaluation of swellings and scar tissue
| Author | : Nicola J. Petty,Ann P. Moore |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 2001 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780443070617 |
| Pages | : 377 pages |
This logical, systematic working guide to the examination of the neuromusculoskeletal system brings together the examination and assessment of the structures involved: joints, nerve and muscle tissue. Each section follows the same logical, step-by-step sequence of illustrations and text. Each joint examination starts with a list of the possible causes of pain and limitation of movement that should be considered during the examination process. The book is designed for use by anyone requiring to identify and assess clinical problems in this area, whether student or practitioner.