Overview
Musculoskeletal Examination is a user-friendly textbook designed for students, physical therapists and physicians. It is uniquely multidisciplinary in its approach, being written by a physiatrist, physical therapist and orthopedist. With tables and boxed features to emphasize and summarize key concepts, and 'sample examination' boxes to highlight and test difficult areas, it is ideal for teaching introductory courses yet detailed enough for professional reference within clinical practice. It includes an easy-to-follow examination process for all the joints and spine, as well as combining biomechanics with physical examination to enhance understanding of function.
This third edition includes more and better anatomy illustrations; over 850 illustrations, x-rays and MRIs are perfect as a quick reference guide, while the detailed descriptions and clinically relevant examples of frequently encountered conditions will help out even the most novice practitioner.
The chapter on basic science, the brief overview of anatomy, and the introductory remarks at the start of each chapter that provide a biomechanical overview of the region featured, all ensure Musculoskeletal Examination will help you gain the understanding necessary to make a correct diagnosis and determine a successful treatment plan for your patients.
Musculoskeletal Examination is ideal for physiotherapists, physiatrists, orthopedists, medical students, practitioners and all those involved in sports medicine and clinical massage.
"...under the joint authorship of a physiatrist,an orthpedic surgeon, & a physical therapist,this comprehensive reference is designed as a primary teaching & learning text for examination techniques...contains 770+ original drawings"
Synopsis
Evaluating orthopedic dysfunctions in patients will be easier with Musculoskeletal Examination, Second Edition. This comprehensive book is an ideal teaching and learning tool for introductory courses in physical examination with special features including:
• Over 850 illustrations, X-rays and MRIs
? Easy to follow instructional sections
? A logically progressive and regional format
This second edition features enhanced clinically relevant examples representing frequently encountered conditions - all from a multi-disciplined perspective. Readers get the most up-to-date information in a completely new chapter on TMJ, revised chapters on gait, posture and structural examination and new and improved illustrations.
Gain the understanding necessary to make a correct diagnosis and a successful treatment plan for each patient.
Booknews
A reference designed as a primary teaching and learning text for examination techniques, explaining technical aspects of the physical examination and providing instructions on methods, techniques, and basic differential diagnosis. Opening chapters define structures of the musculoskeletal system and discuss basic concepts and parts of the musculoskeletal exam. Later chapters are arranged by anatomic region from the head to the foot, with a chapter on gait and posture. Includes coverage of both bony and soft-tissue anatomy, two-color diagrams, and b&w x-rays and MRIs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
From the Publisher
"Reading this thorough and engaging text brings to mind those eminent and learned educators who have the power to demystify complex and challenging scenarios with genuine pearls of wisdom. There is a wealth of detail here that maintains a clarity of exposition while remaining thoroughly comprehensive." (Times Higher Education Supplement, May 2008)