**Selected for Doody's Core Titles(R) 2024 in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation**
From an interdisciplinary author team now including orthopedic surgeons, PM&R specialists, and primary care and sports medicine experts, the second edition of Musculoskeletal Physical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach educates physicians on how to give the most thorough physical examinations by understanding the "why" behind each type of exam. In-depth coverage of today's newest tests and techniques keeps you current in practice, and a new section titled "Author's Preferred Approach" guides you through difficult areas of examination.Provides complete coverage of every musculoskeletal physical examination.Easy-to-use tables summarize and compare the evidence for specificity and sensitivity of each test for each condition.Utilizes over 200 illustrations to clearly depict each test.