Orthopedic and athletic injury evaluation handbook

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Orthopedic and athletic injury evaluation handbook

Chad Starkey, Jeffrey L. Ryan

F.A. Davis, c2003

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Orthopedic & athletic injury evaluation handbook

Evaluation handbook

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"Companion guide to the second edition of Evaluation of orthopedic and athletic injuries"--Pref

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This handbook takes the student through the evaluative procedures for palpation, range of motion, neurologic, ligamentous and special tests. The quick-reference resource is suitable for classrooms, laboratories, clinical settings and professional practice. Key features include: 32 palpation photographs with anatomical overlays to help students identify the underlying structure; 15 evaluation maps to guide students through the seven-step process for the body region being evaluated; and quick-reference boxes of instructions showing position of patient and examiner, evaluative procedure, positive test results and implications.

Table of Contents

  • The injury evaluation process
  • injury nomenclature
  • assessment of posture
  • the foot and toes
  • the ankle and lower leg
  • the knee
  • the patellofemoral articulartion
  • the pelvis and thigh
  • evaluation of gait
  • the thoracic and lumbar spine
  • the cervical spine
  • the thorax and abdomen
  • the shoulder and upper arm
  • the elbow and forearm
  • the wrist, hand and fingers
  • the eye
  • the face and related structures
  • head and neck injuries
  • environmental injuries
  • cardiopulmonary conditions
  • skin conditions. Appendices: reflex testing
  • assessment of muscle length
  • functional testing of the lower extremity.

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