Orthopedic Assessments Made Easy Lower Extremity Volume 1


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Bullet pointed anatomy, in-depth instructions on lower extremity Orthopedic tests, with fun easy to understand language and illustrations




Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment - E-Book


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Logically organized with comprehensive coverage, this newly revised third edition prepares you to choose the right orthopedic tests, accurately assess any patient, and arrive at a clear diagnosis. Trusted for both its depth of coverage and its accessible, accurate information, it features gamuts, clinical pearls, and cross-reference tables for quick and easy reference. Now in brilliant full color, with all new photos of every test, it’s even more visually appealing, and illustrates common conditions and procedural tests more effectively than ever before. This edition offers a fresh look at testing for orthopedic conditions, with detailed text that explains the key moves of each test, its alternate names, and the appropriate reporting statement. Extensive cross-referencing ensures that you can easily find the right test for efficient and effective practice, and protocol charts guide you through the examination process step by step. Chapters are logically organized by region, and tests within each chapter are arranged alphabetically, so you can find the information you need in seconds! Each test begins with a brief discussion of basic anatomy, then moves into a description of the actual procedure and ends with next-step directives. Critical Thinking questions at the end of each chapter help you apply what you’ve learned to clinical practice. Orthopedic Gamuts provide summaries of key points in a concise list – numerous gamuts within each chapter help you master material quickly and easily. Clinical Pearls share the author’s knowledge gained through years of clinical experience, helping you avoid common misdiagnoses. Cross-reference tables offer at-a-glance guidance on which tests should be used to diagnose particular diseases, for maximum accuracy and efficiency in practice. Each chapter begins with an index of tests for easy reference, and axioms that remind you of elemental information, such as how painful certain maneuvers may be or the extent of some body parts’ range. Contains a chapter on malingering (non-organically-based complaints), helping you investigate and determine the root cause of complaint, whether due to injury, for psychological reasons, or an attempt to feign injury for various purposes, such as for improper receipt of worker’s compensation. Companion DVD contains video footage of Dr. Evans performing and explaining each assessment test in the book. Full-color photographs demonstrate how to perform 237 orthopedic tests! At the Viewbox feature contains high-quality radiographs that depict various pathologies, as well as musculature and other anatomy that can’t be shown photographically.







Textbook of Orthopaedics, 1edition - E-Book


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This book is a go-to Textbook for Orthopedics for final year MBBS students, it covers the course content in a very concise and precise manner. It is very easy to understand, comprehend and reproducible manner with inclusion of illustrations/ images, which the student can pick before the exam for understanding concepts and quick revision. It is an‘enhanced’ book’ with videos helping the students better visualize the important clinical examination procedures; and includes short notes, MCQ’s and Viva Voce questions on Medenact for quick recap 1. Book has been divided into 4 parts: General orthopaedics; Regional orthopaedics; Musculoskeletal injuries (General principles, injuries of the upper limb, injuries of the lower limb and spine); and preparation for an orthopaedics exam. 2. Clinical examination (including range of motion and special tests) has been written in each section which makes the book complete. 3. Important examination points demonstrated by videos make learning & execution of tests easier. 4. Relevant anatomy is given prior to each chapter for a better understanding. 5. Newer advances have been added where ever required. For example,Femoroacetabular impingement; treatment of spinal deformities and spinal injuries; damage control orthopaedics; newer implants; bio-absorbable implants. 6. Traditional answers to certain questions have been retained as they are important viva-voce questions, for example Stoss therapy has been explained in chapter on Rickets although it is seldom used now. 7. General topics have been written in a lucid manner, covering concepts (short notes) and facts (MCQs) with equal ease.




Orthopedic Tests Made Easy


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This book introduces the principles underlying the most frequently used tests in orthopedic examinations. Understanding these principles will allow you to perform the examinations precisely with correct interpretation. It is not necessary to memorize the complicated steps of orthopedic tests. "Orthopedic Testing Made Easy" will allow you to practice these mechanisms naturally and smoothly with greater accuracy of findings.




Practical Orthopedic Examination Made Easy®


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This is the 2nd edition of the book Practical Orthopedic Examination Made Easy. The text is comprehensive, updated and fully revised as per the present day requirements in the subject of orthopedics. In this edition ofbook cases on malunited distal radius fracture, intertrochanteric fracture, cut tendon injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome are included. The book has 12 chapters. The first chapter deals with how to approach for history taking and examination in orthopaedic patient. Chapter two and three provides a comprehensive description of examination of hip and knee joints respectively. Chapter.




Lower Extremity Orthopedic Assessment


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Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Using an evidence-base practice approach, Lower Extremity Orthopedic Assessment is a must-have text and professional reference for the student or professional within the field of Athletic Training. It begins with the basics of conducting a patient history and outlines how to properly perform observation and palpation. Subsequent chapters are divided into anatomical sections and provide extensive details in vascular anatomy, neurological anatomy, and the proper methods on how to perform palpations, range of motion assessment, manual muscle testing, and a detailed description of common orthopedic conditions that occur in the lower extremity. - Includes unique sections on prosthetics and radiographic imaging - The depth of information provided in the text sets it apart from others in the field, and includes specific information on observation, palpation, neurological, vascular, functional assessment, clinical special tests, differential diagnosis, current evidence and radiographic imaging, and special notes about a number of lower extremity conditions. - The information within the text is presented in the standard format in which an orthopedic evaluation is performed (i.e. History, Observation, Palpation, and Special Tests (H.O.P.S.). With Navigate 2, technology and content combine to expand the reach of your classroom. Whether you teach an online, hybrid, or traditional classroom-based course, Navigate 2 delivers unbeatable value. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2.




Instant Access to Orthopedic Physical Assessment - E-Book


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Here’s a powerful quick reference and clinical tool – small enough to fit into your pocket, yet complete enough to cover any assessment test you need to perform! Detailing every test included in Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3rd Edition, this handy, thoroughly illustrated pocket guide includes only the essential information you need to know. Information for each test is presented in a consistent manner for quick reference, and includes: name of the test, alternate names for the test, suspected syndrome, concise description of the testing procedure, clinical pearl, and photo(s) of the procedure. Plus, just as in the parent text, each test also contains a corresponding orthopedic gamut which provides a summary of key points in a concise list, serving as a diagnostic rubric for use in patient exams. Fits in your lab coat pocket, giving you easy access to frequently used assessment and testing information. Every test from the parent textbook, Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3rd Edition, is included in this pocket guide. A consistent format for each test (the same format as the parent text) ensures that you’ll find the information you need quickly and easily. Clinical pearls appear with almost every test, detailing author’s own clinical experience and providing valuable insight to both students and practitioners. Nearly 400 orthopedic gamuts concisely cover anatomy, motion assessment, muscle function, and imaging elements – essential concepts for effective assessment and diagnostic decision-making. A complete index of tests appears on the inside cover in alphabetical order, as well as by body system, so you can see at a glance which tests are covered and where to find them. Nearly 500 illustrations (line drawings and photographs) show key moves of each test, and other necessary maneuvers, anatomy, and pathologies. A glossary of key abbreviations is included at the end of the book, familiarizing you with common clinical terms and notation. A comprehensive bibliography provides helpful references for further research and study. All-new photos clearly illustrate every assessment test. Updated content ensures you have the latest assessment information at your fingertips.




Orthopedic Physical Assessment - E-Book


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Newly updated, this full-color text offers a rich array of features to help you develop your musculoskeletal assessment skills. Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition provides rationales for various aspects of assessment and covers every joint of the body, as well as specific topics including principles of assessment, gait, posture, the head and face, the amputee, primary care, and emergency sports assessment. Artwork and photos with detailed descriptions of assessments clearly demonstrate assessment methods, tests, and causes of pathology. The text also comes with an array of online learning tools, including video clips demonstrating assessment tests, assessment forms, and more. Thorough, evidence-based review of orthopedic physical assessment covers everything from basic science through clinical applications and special tests. 2,400 illustrations include full-color clinical photographs and drawings as well as radiographs, depicting key concepts along with assessment techniques and special tests. The use of icons to show the clinical utility of special tests supplemented by evidence - based reliability & validity tables for tests & techniques on the Evolve site The latest research and most current practices keep you up to date on accepted practices. Evidence-based reliability and validity tables for tests and techniques on the EVOLVE site provide information on the diagnostic strength of each test and help you in selecting proven assessment tests. A Summary (Précis) of Assessment at the end of each chapter serves as a quick review of assessment steps for the structure or joint being assessed. Quick-reference data includes hundreds of at-a-glance summary boxes, red-flag and yellow-flag boxes, differential diagnosis tables, muscle and nerve tables, and classification, normal values, and grading tables. Case studies use real-world scenarios to help you develop assessment and diagnostic skills. Combined with other books in the Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation series — Pathology and Intervention, Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice, and Athletic and Sport Issues — this book provides the clinician with the knowledge and background necessary to assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions. NEW! Online resources include video clips, assessment forms, text references with links to MEDLINE® abstracts, and more. NEW! Video clips demonstrate selected movements and the performance of tests used in musculoskeletal assessment. NEW! Text references linked to MEDLINE abstracts provide easy access to abstracts of journal articles for further review. NEW! Forms from the text with printable patient assessment forms can be downloaded for ease of use. NEW! Updated information in all chapters includes new photos, line drawings, boxes, and tables. NEW! The use of icons to show the clinical utility of special tests supplemented by evidence - based reliability & validity tables for tests & techniques on the Evolve site.




Orthopedics of the Upper and Lower Limb


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The second edition of this book provides a practical guide to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in orthopedics for both the upper and lower limb. Extensively revised chapters provide detailed step-by-step instructions on how to perform basic clinical and surface, anatomy examinations on joints including the hand, elbow and ankle. The application of relevant surgical procedures and post-operative management techniques are also detailed. New topics covered include cruciate ligament injuries, and robot assisted surgery. Orthopedics of the Upper and Lower Limb is an ideal resource for trainees and junior surgeons seeking an easy to follow clinical manual on how to successfully diagnose and treat patients with orthopedic disorders affecting both limbs. It is also of use to the experienced practitioner seeking a detailed resource on the latest advances in the field.