Musculoskeletal Examination

Musculoskeletal Examination is to be used as both a teaching text and a general reference on the techniques of physical examination. This volume represents the joint authoring efforts of a physiatrist, an orthopedic surgeon, and a physical therapist and presents the information in a clear and concise format, free of any professional biases that reflect one specialty's preferences. The importance of this will be seen as we take you through each anatomical region and delineate the basic examination. Included in each chapter are the abnormalities most frequently encountered noted while performing an examination. The book is organized into regional anatomical sections including the spine and pelvis, the upper extremity, and the lower extremity. The book opens with two chapters that define the structures of the musculoskeletal system and discuss the basic concepts and parts of the musculoskeletal exam. A final chapter describes the examination of gait.