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Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination

An evidence-based guide for clinicians

  • 2nd Edition - April 2, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Paul Hattam, Alison Smeatham
  • Language: English

Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient. Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sp… Read more

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Description

Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient. Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sport and can often help to elucidate a patient’s presentation where the lesion is subtle and otherwise difficult to detect and, in turn, guide management and treatment. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100 peripheral tests.

Key features

  • A fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips.
  • A focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice.
  • Use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully.

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 13, 2020
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Paul Hattam

Affiliations and expertise
Director and Principal Physiotherapist, The Physios, Sheffield, UK

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Alison Smeatham

Affiliations and expertise
Extended Scope Practitioner, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK