Musculoskeletal Physical Examination: An Evidence-based Approach

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation**

From an interdisciplinary author team now including orthopedic surgeons, PM&R specialists, and primary care and sports medicine experts, the second edition of Musculoskeletal Physical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach educates physicians on how to give the most thorough physical examinations by understanding the "why" behind each type of exam. In-depth coverage of today's newest tests and techniques keeps you current in practice, and a new section titled "Author’s Preferred Approach" guides you through difficult areas of examination.

• Provides complete coverage of every musculoskeletal physical examination.
• Easy-to-use tables summarize and compare the evidence for specificity and sensitivity of each test for each condition.
• Utilizes over 200 illustrations to clearly depict each test.

"concise and adequately detailed as a quick review book"

"This is a wonderful resource for individuals who evaluate, or are learning to evaluate, patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The book is excellent, complete with high-quality illustrations and pictures. The online version further enhances its value with expanded access to content."

-Matthew C Oswald, MD (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) Doody’s Score: 95 - 4 Stars!