Musculoskeletal Physical Examination
An Evidence-Based Approach
- 2nd Edition - August 31, 2016
- Latest edition
- Authors: Gerard A. Malanga, Kenneth Mautner
- Language: English
**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation**From an interdisciplinary author team now including orthopedic surgeons, PM&R specialists, an… Read more
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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.
Malanga : Musculoskeletal Physical Exam, An Evidence- Based Approach, 2e
Introduction
1. Reliability and Validity of Physical Examinations
2. Sensory, Motor, and Reflex Examination
3. Physical Examination of the Cervical Spine
4. Physical Examination of the Shoulder
5. Physical Examination of the Elbow
6. Physical Examination of the Wrist and Hand
7. Physical Examination of the Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint
8. Physical Examination of the Pelvis and Hip
9. Physical Examination of the Knee
10. Physical Examinationof the Foot and Ankle
"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!
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: August 31, 2016
- Language: English
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