Handbook of special tests in musculoskeletal examination : an evidence-based guide for clinicians

By:

Hattam, Paul

Contributor(s):

Smeatham, Alison

Publication details: London : Elsevier, 2020Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xiv, 330pISBN:

9780702072253

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

WE 100

Summary: 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 defect and, in turn, guide management and treatment. Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination, 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to 100 peripheral tests. It includes: - a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips. - a focused 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.

List(s) this item appears in: Stenhouse Library New Books 2022 | Barts New Books

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Barcode
Book	Stenhouse Library Shelves	WE 100 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	ST00145
Book	Whipps Cross Library (Barts Health) Shelves	WE 100 HAT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	BARTS006284
Book	Whittington Health Library Shelves	WE 100 HAT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	00021938

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 defect and, in turn, guide management and treatment. Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination, 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to 100 peripheral tests. It includes:

- a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips.
- a focused 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.

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