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Musculoskeletal Physical Examination,

Edition 2 An Evidence-Based Approach

Editors: By Gerard A. Malanga, MD and Kenneth Mautner, MD

Publication Date: 29 Aug 2016

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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.

Key Features

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.

About the author

By Gerard A. Malanga, MD, Director, Sports, Spine and Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation, Associate Professor, UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School, West Orange, NJ, USA and Kenneth Mautner, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia

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

Book Reviews

"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

Page Count: 232

Illustrations : 200 illustrations (100 in full color)

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