Basic Orthopaedic Exams » (New Edition)

This pocket handbook for third- and fourth-year medical students and non-orthopedic clinicians is a quick, problem-focused tool for evaluating patients with musculoskeletal disorders. It teaches students basic orthopedic exam skills needed for many clinical rotations, and guides primary care and emergency/urgent care practitioners in initial evaluation of musculoskeletal problems.

The consistent chapter format includes exam basics, orthopedic pearls, range of motion, specific muscles and their evaluation, and illustrated techniques for specific exams. A "Quick Look" feature briefly summarizes pertinent tests for each anatomical area. The book includes 120 drawings by the author, 39 x-rays, and numerous references for further information.

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Reviewer:Riad Barmada, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description:This softcover book details the basic orthopedic examination and covers some musculoskeletal disorders.
Purpose:The purpose is to offer medical students and general practitioners basic information on the clinical examination of the musculoskeletal system and terminology used in orthopedic practice.
Audience:The audience targeted is mainly medical students and family practitioners.
Features:The book includes a chapter for each anatomical region -- cervical spine, thoracic lumbar spine, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand, hip, knee, foot, and ankle. Each chapter includes information on the physical examination, radiological aspects, and some treatment, all presented with outstanding anatomical illustrations.
Assessment:There are many handbooks that provide more comprehensive and precise information on the basic musculoskeletal examination. Nonetheless, this book could help medical students interested in orthopedics understand the terminology and provide them with the basic information necessary to be able to perform a clinical examination of a patient with a musculoskeletal disorder.

Preface     v
Acknowledgments     vii
Basic Approach     1
Anatomy     1
Physical Examination     2
Radiographic Evaluation     6
Other Imaging Modalities     11
Cervical Spine     15
Anatomy     15
Basic Examination     19
Special Tests     26
Radiologic Approach to the Cervical Spine     34
Selected Fractures and Dislocations of the Cervical Spine     39
Selected Disorders of the Cervical Spine     42
Selected References     45
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine     46
Anatomy     46
Basic Examination     51
Special Tests     53
Radiologic Approach to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine     63
Selected Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine     70
Selected Disorders of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine     72
Selected References     78
Shoulder     79
Anatomy     79
Basic Examination     82
Special Tests     89
Radiologic Approach to the Shoulder     99
Selected Fractures and Dislocations of the Shoulder     103
Selected Disorders of the Shoulder     112
Selected References     116
Elbow and Forearm     117
Anatomy     117
Basic Examination     120
Special Tests     125
Radiologic Approach to the Elbow and Forearm     128
Selected Fractures of the Elbow and Forearm     133
Selected Disorders of the Elbow and Forearm     136
Selected References     139
Wrist and Hand     140
Anatomy     140
Basic Examination     150
Special Tests     156
Radiologic Approach to the Wrist     162
Radiologic Approach to the Hand     166
Selected Fractures of the Wrist and Hand     168
Selected Disorders of the Wrist and Hand     170
Selected References     176
Hip     177
Anatomy     177
Basic Examination     179
Special Tests     185
Radiologic Approach to the Pelvis, Hip, and Femur     188
Selected Fractures of the Pelvis, Hip, and Femur     192
Selected Disorders of the Pelvis, Hip, and Femur     195
Selected References     202
Knee      203
Anatomy     203
Basic Examination     206
Special Tests     210
Radiologic Approach to the Knee     217
Selected Fractures of the Knee     222
Selected Disorders of the Knee     223
Selected References     231
Foot and Ankle     232
Anatomy     232
Basic Examination     237
Special Tests     244
Radiologic Approach to the Foot and Ankle     248
Selected Fractures of the Foot and Ankle     255
Selected Disorders of the Foot and Ankle     257
Selected References     261
Index     262