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Musculoskeletal Physical Examination

An Evidence-Based Approach

Kenneth Mautner author Gerard A Malanga author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Published:10th Oct '16

Should be back in stock very soon

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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation** 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. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices. You'll also have access to over 100 in-depth videos - many new to this edition - highlighting the latest exam techniques, such as 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.

"concise and adequately detailed as a quick review book" "This is a wonderful resource for individuals who evaluate, or are learning to evaluate, patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The book is excellent, complete with high-quality illustrations and pictures. The online version further enhances its value with expanded access to content." -Matthew C Oswald, MD (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) Doody's Score: 95 - 4 Stars!

ISBN: 9780323396233

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 750g

232 pages

2nd edition