Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination

<p>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. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100 peripheral tests. </p><p>It includes:</p> <ul> <p> <li>a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips.</li> <p> <li>a focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice.</li> <p> <li>use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Full review of the evidence integrated into the entire text.</li> <p> <li>New clinical context section at the start of each section making it easy to find and providing advanced background knowledge to extend the readers knowledge.</li> <p> <li>Brand new colour photography to show each test clearly throughout.</li> <p> <li>Additional tests included allowing readers to extend their knowledge and understanding.</li> </ul>