Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment

Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment

This excellent resource serves as a guide to the specific tests used in orthopedic physical assessment, with a basic introduction, quick-reference indexes to the different tests, and a compilation of tests grouped by body region. Each testing procedure opens to a two-page spread so that all information is within easy reach. The updated second edition features more than twice as many high-quality illustrations, more information on disease assessment, and "Orthopedic Gamuts" -- tables of condensed information that serve as quick-reference tools. Chapters also include essential anatomy, motion assessment, muscle function, and imaging elements. Nearly all information on disease assessment has been expanded, including more information on vertebral artery syndrome (DeKleyns Test, Ch. 3), degenerative tendinitis of the rotator cuff (Apleys Test, Ch. 4), ulnar nerve palsies of the elbow (Elbow Flexion Test, Ch. 5), sacroiliac disorders (Hibbs Text, Ch. 9), femoral neck fractures (Anvil Test, Ch. 10), meniscal injuries (McMurrays sign, Ch. 11). Plus dramatically increased information on psychogenic profiles (Ch. 13, Malingering).261 new Orthopedic Gamutsconcise bulleted checklists which present a range or spectrum of facts or concepts in assessing orthopedic disease. These Gamuts help guide the practitioner though the key elements to be incorporated in diagnostic decision making. More than twice as many illustrations (1569 in 2nd Edition as compared to 643 in 1st Edition)About the AuthorRonald C. Evans, DC, FACO, FICC, Fellow, Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists; Fellow, International College of Chiropractic, Senior Staff, Neuro-Orthopedic Associates, Member and past-Chairman, Iowa Board of Chiropractic Examiners of the Department of Professional Licensure, State of Iowa, Des Moines, IA; Examiner Emeritus, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Member of the Oversight Committee on Health in the Military for the Department of Defense of the United States of America, Chief Executive Officer, Iowa Chiropractic Physicians Clinic, Des Moines, IA, Trustee, Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research