The Orthopaedic Physical Examination

Description

The fully revised and updated 2nd Edition of this unique text is a must-have for anyone who performs musculoskeletal examinations. For each body region, it presents well-illustrated, step-by-step guidance on assessing alignment, range of motion, muscle strength, and sensation…as well as clear explanations of what abnormal physical findings might mean. The book also features differ¬ential diagnosis tables based on common patient complaints, and provides detailed line drawings that illustrate com¬plex anatomical structures. "Take-Home Points" at the end of every chapter facilitate review.

With 7 additional contributing experts

Reviews

"Excellent for anyone evaluating orthopaedic patients…A good reference for brushing up on the lesser-used tests that are needed on occasion in a clinical practice…A good addition to the libraries of practitioners who wish to sharpen their clinical diagnostic techniques."—JOSPT

Key Features

• A consistent format throughout the text allows readers to find information quickly.
• Key terms and tests are highlighted throughout and defined in a glossary at the end of the book.
• The book features the expertise of one of the nation's leading experts on the orthopaedic physical examination. Dr. Reider is Editor in Chief of the American Journal of Sports Medicine; Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospitals; a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine; and has instructed countless students on this topic over the years.

New to this Edition

• A wealth of new testing strategies equip readers to more effectively evaluate today's full spectrum of joint and muscle disorders.
• "Take-Home Points" at the end of each chapter facilitate review.
• "When the Patient Complains of…" boxes make it easier to identify disorders based on a patient’s presentation.
• Reports on recent clinical studies document the efficacy of various tests.
• New line drawings depict anatomical structures that are difficult to capture via photography, and more photographs of abnormal physical findings clarify what dysfunction looks like.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Terms and Techniques
Chapter 2 Shoulder and Upper Arm
Chapter 3 Elbow and Forearm
Chapter 4 Hand and Wrist
Chapter 5 Pelvis, Hip and Thigh
Chapter 6 Knee
Chapter 7 Lower Leg, Foot, and Ankle
Chapter 8 Cervical and Thoracic Spine
Chapter 9 Lumbar Spine
Glossary