The 3-minute musculoskeletal & peripheral nerve exam
By: Alan Miller, Kimberly DiCuccio Heckert, Brain A. Davis.
Contributors: DiCuccio Heckert, Kimberly.; Davis, Brain A.
Publisher: Demos Medical Pub.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 279
ISBN-13: 9781933864266
Subjects: Musculoskeletal system -- Examination; Nerves, Peripheral -- Examination; Musculoskeletal Diseases -- diagnosis; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases -- diagnosis; Musculoskeletal System -- physiopathology; Peripheral Nerves -- physiopathology; Physical Examination -- methods
Other titles: Three-minute musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve exam
Description: "The 3-Minute Musculoskeletal & Peripheral Nerve Exam is the first clear, concise, and accessible reference for conducting a thorough musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve examination in a clinical setting." "This pocket-sized guide is both a tutorial for trainees and a reference for experienced practitioners. Each examination includes detailed photographs of models with labeled structures, and a standard format." "Covering a comprehensive collection of the conditions for which a patient would seek medical care, The 3-Minute Musculoskeletal & Peripheral Nerve Exam also has dedicated sections on reflex, posture, gait, and spinal cord injury examinations. Organized for rapid information retrieval, it is essential for residents and clinicians in physiatry, neurology, pain medicine, orthopedics, internal medicine, and family practice."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Joint examination; title: Muscular examination; title: Reflexes; title: Peripheral nerve examination; title: Gait and posture; title: Spinal cord injury examination; title: Reference tables and resources; title: Musculoskeletal atlas; title: Muscle tables.