Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal System

The third edition of this convenient pocket guide presents a comprehensive collection of clinical tests for all the major musculoskeletal structures. New tests have been added and existing tests fully revised to include the most practical, relevant, and up-to-date information for the effective evaluation of the musculoskeletal system.The book is organized by body region, with chapters devoted to the spine; shoulder; elbow; wrist, hand, and fingers; hip; knee; and foot and ankle. Each of these chapters opens with a figure depicting range of motion and an algorithm that provides a quick overview of symptoms, tests, imaging, and diagnosis. Additional chapters on posture deficiencies, venous thrombosis, occlusive arterial disease and neurovascular compression syndromes, and disturbances of the central nervous system complete the book.For each clinical test, readers will find a step-by-step description of the procedure, followed by a concise discussion of assessment and possible diagnoses for that test.Special Features:

Basic Principles1 Spine2 Shoulder3 Elbow4 Wrist, Hand, and Fingers5 Hip6 Knee7 Foot and Ankle8 Posture Deficiency9 Venous Thrombosis10 Occlusive Arterial Disease and Neurovascular Compression Syndromes11 Disturbances of the Central Nervous System