Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination,

Description

Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient. Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sport and can often help to elucidate a patient’s presentation where the lesion is subtle and otherwise difficult to detect and, in turn, guide management and treatment. Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination: An evidence-based guide for clinicians, 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100 peripheral tests.

Key Features

• A fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips
• A focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice
• Use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully