Systematic musculoskeletal examinations / [edited by] George V. Lawry.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lawry, George V., editor.

McGraw-Hill Companies.

Series:

McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Musculoskeletal system--Examination--Atlases.

Musculoskeletal system.

Physical diagnosis--Atlases.

Physical diagnosis.

Musculoskeletal Diseases--diagnosis.

Physical Examination--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Musculoskeletal Diseases--diagnosis.

Physical Examination--methods.

Physical Description:

vii, 288 pages : illustrations, figures, tables.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Systematic musculoskeletal examinations,

AccessMedicine.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education LLC., c2012.

Summary:

"A thorough introductory guide to the techniques of the musculoskeletal examination Systematic Musculoskeletal Examinations is a clear, step-by-step learning text and atlas designed to teach essential and foundational skills of musculoskeletal physical assessment. Utilizing concise, easy-to-follow text and hundreds of outstanding photographs, this is an important resource for students, residents in training, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and practicing physicians seeking an organized approach to performing practical, problem-focused musculoskeletal physical examinations.Systematic Musculoskeletal Examinations presents a 3-part learning system: 1. Screening Musculoskeletal Examination (SMSE): rapid assessment of structure and function 2. General Musculoskeletal Examination (GMSE): comprehensive assessment of joint inflammation and arthritis 3. Regional Musculoskeletal Examination (RMSE): focused assessments of structure and function combined with special testing of the shoulder, knee, and neck and low back Each chapter is similarly organized to include: Introduction, Clinical Utility and Objectives; Essential Concepts and Clinical History; Overview and Component Parts of the Examination; a Practice Checklist, and brief descriptions of Common Clinical Problems. Superb photographs support the text and enhance the learning process"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. The Screening Musculoskeletal Examination

Chapter 3. The General Musculoskeletal Examination

Chapter 4. The Regional Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder

Chapter 5. The Regional Musculoskeletal Examination of the Knee

Chapter 6. The Regional Musculoskeletal Examination of the Neck

Chapter 7. The Regional Musculoskeletal Examination of the Low Back

Chapter 8. Suggested References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on Oct. 20, 2016.

Other Format:

Online version: Systematic musculoskeletal examinations .

ISBN:

0071794360

00771745211 (print-ISBN)

1280679492 (e-ISBN)

9780071745215 (print-ISBN)

9780071794367

9781280679490 (e-ISBN)

OCLC:

1075573517

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.