Musculoskeletal Examination, 2nd Edition

by Jeffrey M Gross (Clinical Associate Professor of Rehabilitation MedicineNew York University School of MedicineMedical DirectorUnion Square Rehabilitation and Sports MedicineNew York, New York); Joseph Fetto (Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

• ISBN13: 9780632045587
• ISBN10: 0632045582
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Evaluating orthopedic dysfunctions in patients will be easier with Musculoskeletal Examination, Second Edition. This comprehensive book is an ideal teaching and learning tool for introductory courses in physical examination. This second edition features enhanced clinically relevant examples representing frequently encountered conditions - all from a multi-disciplined perspective. Readers get the most up-to-date information in a completely new chapter on TMJ, revised chapters on gait, posture and structural examination and new and improved illustrations.

Table of Contents

How to Use this Book	v
Acknowledgments	vi
Introduction	1	(14)
Bask Concepts of Physical Examination	15	(18)
Overview of the Spine and Pelvis	33	(3)
The Cervical Spine and Thoracic Spine	36	(46)
The Temporomandibular Joint	82	(14)
The Lumbosacral Spine	96	(44)
Overview of the Upper Extremity	140	(2)
The Shoulder	142	(53)
The Elbow	195	(38)
The Wrist and Hand	233	(59)
The Hip	292	(43)
The Knee	335	(44)
The Ankle and Foot	379	(54)
Gait	433	(13)
Appendices	446	(4)
Bibliography	450	(3)
Index	453