Musculoskeletal Physical Examination E-Book

An Evidence-Based Approach

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Family & General Practice

• Author: Gerard A. Malanga, MD, Kenneth Mautner, MD
• ISBN: 9780323428354
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
• Publication: July 27, 2016
• Imprint: Elsevier
• Language: English

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.