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The Art of the Musculoskeletal Physical Exam
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Description:
This book is an invaluable resource for all those seeking to enhance their proficiency in physical examination. Emphasizing its importance for thorough assessments and accurate diagnoses, it equips practitioners with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge. With seven sections devoted to different orthopedic structures, the book meticulously examines their underlying anatomy, pathological conditions, and diagnostic methodologies. Each author presents joint-specific tests, and detailed anatomical insights, enabling accurate assessments and identification of underlying conditions.
Written and edited by members of ISAKOS, this collaboration draws upon the expertise of leading international experts. Appealing to a broad readership, it is an invaluable tool for orthopedists, sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and students.
Preface
Physical examination techniques have been the basis for medical care for hundreds of years and have been refined over time. Evaluation of the patient and determination of a specific diagnosis is critical in determining the patient’s condition and need for treatment. We are fortunate to have developed technologies which facilitate the diagnostic process. One may be tempted to rely exclusively on diagnostic studies such as diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and/or invasive monitoring to reach a conclusion. The increased use of telemedicine has bolstered reliance on the results of studies instead of physical examination. This reliance on technology would suggest that physical examination of the patient is superfluous.
As technology is not infallible, the goal of this publication is to educate the reader regarding the importance of a well-performed examination during which the practitioner physically examines the patient and evaluates various characteristics of the musculoskeletal system to reach a diagnosis. Many times, there is a discrepancy between physical examination findings and diagnostic technology results such as from an MRI scan. Having the ability to critically assess the injured body part to determine if the physical findings are consistent with the MRI results is critical to determine if treatment is necessary. Therefore, we have an obligation to our patients to be able to create a differential diagnosis based on the physical examination.
In this book, we are fortunate to have experts from around the world share their experience in evaluating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. We hope it will improve the reader’s ability to physically examine the patient in order to render a diagnosis.
- Title: The Art of the Musculoskeletal Physical Exam
- Author(s): John G. Lane, Alberto Gobbi, João Espregueira-Mendes, Camila Cohen Kaleka, Nobuo Adachi
- Publisher: Springer-ISAKOS
- Year: 2023
- Edition: – Edition
- Language: English
- Pages: 647
- Ebook: PDF
- File size: 47 MB
- ISBN Number: 3031244036, 9783031244032
- CBID: CBM407
