Magee, David J.,

Orthopedic physical assessment / Orthopaedic physical assessment David J. Magee, PhD, BPT, C.M. - Sixth edition. - x, 1173 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm. - Musculoskeletal rehabilitation series . - Musculoskeletal rehabilitation series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Principles and concepts -- Head and face -- Cervical spine -- Temporomandibular joint -- Shoulder -- Elbow -- Forearm, wrist, and hand -- Thoracic (dorsal) spine -- Lumbar spine -- Pelvis -- Hip -- Knee -- Lower leg, ankle, and foot -- Assessment of gait -- Assessment of posture -- Assessment of the amputee -- Primary care assessment -- Emergency sports assessment.

Newly updated, this full-color text offers a rich array of features to help you develop your musculoskeletal assessment skills. Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition provides rationales for various aspects of assessment and covers every joint of the body, as well as specific topics including principles of assessment, gait, posture, the head and face, the amputee, primary care, and emergency sports assessment. Artwork and photos with detailed descriptions of assessments clearly demonstrate assessment methods, tests, and causes of pathology.

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Orthopedics--Diagnosis.
Physical diagnosis.
Physical orthopedic tests.
Orthopedics--Methodology
Bone Diseases--diagnosis
Joint Diseases--diagnosis
Physical Examination--methods

RD734 / .M34 2014

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