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.
Key Features
- 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.
Author Information
By Scott Nadler, DO, Director of Sports Medicine, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UMDNJ, Newark, NJ, USA and Gerard A. Malanga, MD, Director, Sports, Spine and Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation, Associate Professor, UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School, West Orange, NJ, USA
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