Musculoskeletal examination
By: Jeffrey M. Gross, Joseph Fetto, Elaine Rosen
Contributors: Fetto, Joseph; Rosen, Elaine
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Chichester, UK; Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 463
ISBN-13: 9781444311853
Subjects: HEALTH & FITNESS; Methods; Musculoskeletal system; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; MEDICAL; Examination; Musculoskeletal System; Orthopedics; Musculoskeletal; Diagnosis; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Anatomy & histology; Physical Examination; Rheumatology; Diseases
Description: Musculoskeletal Examination ℗́Łis a user-friendly textbook designed for students, physical therapists and physicians. It is uniquely multidisciplinary in its approach, being written by a physiatrist, physical therapist and orthopedist. With tables and boxed features to emphasize and summarize key concepts, and 'sample examination' boxes to highlight and test difficult areas, it is ideal for teaching introductory courses yet detailed enough for professional reference within clinical practice. It includes an easy-to-follow examination process for all the joints and spine, as well as combining biom.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 449-451) and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Musculoskeletal Examination; Contents; How to Use This Book; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 Basic Concepts of Physical Examination; 3 Overview of the Spine and Pelvis; 4 The Cervical Spine and Thoracic Spine; 5 The Temporomandibular Joint; 6 The Lumbosacral Spine; 7 Overview of the Upper Extremity; 8 The Shoulder; 9 The Elbow; 10 The Wrist and Hand; 11 The Hip; 12 The Knee; 13 The Ankle and Foot; 14 Gait; Appendices; Bibliography; Index;