Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination An evidence-based guide for clinicians

The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination is a handy one-stop guide with over 150 peripheral tests. The clinical context and evidence base is thoroughly explored and the addition of clinical tips and expert opinion will enable the clinician to select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results meaningfully.
Reviews

"The authors have succeeded in creating a very readable, well set out and comprehensive work that makes sense of the bewildering number of clinical examination tests used in everyday practice. This book is a great resource for all clinicians involved in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions."

Peter Schranz FRCS Orth Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon



"These two highly respected clinicians have created a really clear and concise book that houses the many extra tests used in this area of medicine and importantly, have analyzed the relevance of each one in the context of modern day, evidence based practice."

Dr Bryan English, MB, ChB, DO, Dip Sports Med, FFSEM Chief Medical Officer, Chelsea Football Club

"This book is an excellent resource for all clinicians wishing to advance their examination and interpretative skills, particularly for those training or working in a specialist musculoskeletal role."

Suzie Durrell, MSc MMACP MCSP Consultant Physiotherapist
Key Features

* Step-by-step description for each test
* Clear photographic illustrations
* 'At a glance' presentation of the background evidence
* Detailed clinical context
* Comprehensive referencing of orthopaedic special tests
* Clinical tips

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Shoulder

3 Elbow

4 Wrist & hand

5 Hip

6 Knee

7 Ankle & foot