Orthopedic Physical Assessment Enhanced Edition

By David J. Magee

Book Overview

Providing additional value, the Enhanced Edition of Orthopedic Physical Assessment has been updated with a full color design for easier navigation and is packaged with an observational gait analysis tool on CD-ROM. This classic offers a straightforward, systematic approach to performing a neuromusculoskeletal assessment and explains the rationale behind various aspects of the assessment. Every joint of the body is covered, and separate chapters cover such specific topics as the principles of assessment, head and face, gait, posture, emergency care, and preparticipation evaluation. Complete and comprehensive in its approach, this outstanding reference covers basic science, clinical applications, and special tests. It also offers unparalleled coverage of the extremities, clear explanations of positions and movements, and extensive use of tables and illustrations including many radiographs to highlight key points.A systematic approach to performing a neuromusculoskeletal assessment and understanding the reasoning behind various aspects of the assessment. Coverage of every joint of the body, as well as chapters on specific areas such as principles of assessment, head and face, gait, posture, emergency care, and pre-participation evaluation. Assessment guidelines that detail each step of an evaluation, including history taking, observation, physical examination, differential diagnoses, and more. Case studies which provide guidance for developing differential diagnoses. More information on peripheral nerves enables readers to differentiate between symptoms from radicular problems and those from peripheral nerve problems. Coverage of the extremities, clear explanations of positions and movements, and use of tables and illustrations (including many radiographs) to highlight key points.A new full color design.A CD-ROM that contains an observational gait analysis tool.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141603109X
• ISBN13: 9781416031093
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 1040 Pages
• Weight: 5.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

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Comprehensive and yet never dull

The first time I saw this book in the hands of an US exchange student, I became jealous. Everything I had learned as a fourth year pt student on diagnostic assessment was in there and more. I just had to have it. From details of observation to validity of test procedures, it is all there, even the more obscure and rarely used tests. In combination with lots of drawings (albeit not very detailed), x-rays, and pictures, everything you ever could want to know is available. And it is well written, compact but clear. It is THE book on the subject.

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it about one month to get it,but i saved a little money, and it's a wonderful book!

LOVE IT

I really enjoy this book; it is helping me understand how to find different possibilities of problems in the body.

Everything you needed to know...

An absolute need for Physical Therapists in the orthopedic and/or sports medicine field. If you have a version over 10 years old, I highly recommend you upgrade to this one. There is new stuff and great pictures!

Foundational Text for Physical Therapy, and Orthopedics

Excellent in all respects. Should be a core text in all Physical Therapy Programs. Head and shoulder above other texts of its kind. The authors have remained current with every edition. A great reference for orthopedic residents as well.