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Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests: An Evidence-Based Approach (2nd Edition) Available To Downloads
This is the field’s most comprehensive evidence-based guide to clinical tests for orthopedic physical examination. ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL EXAMINATION TESTS: AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH, 2/e presents complete explanations and photography visualizing all commonly used physical exam tests for all body regions, including both neurological screening tools and conventional tests. The quality of research supporting each test is assessed using the QUADAS quality instrument, which analyzes the extent to which bias may have influenced diagnostic values. Diagnostic values are reported wherever they exist, and summary “Utility” scores are provided for each test based on the authors’ interpretation of the research and their use of the tests in clinical practice. This edition adds 200 new tests, presents valuable clusters of tests, and contains two entirely new chapters: one on visceral assessment and medical screening, and another on temporomandibular examination.
Paperback: 560 pages
Publisher: Pearson; 2 edition (January 9, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0132544784
ISBN-13: 978-0132544788
Product Dimensions:  8.4 x 0.9 x 10.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:  4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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With the voluminous amount of "special tests" out there, this book is a concise, quick resource material to gauge effectivity of common orthopedic tests employed. As mentioned, it is evidence based and it grades the tests for merit regarding its sensitivity/specificity in ruling in/out specific orthopedic conditions. The book includes step by step written instruction with pictures in performing the tests to standardize the procedure. It also includes CD for reference.
This book gets straight to the point and pours over numerous conditions and what examination or cluster of examination techniques have been proven to test what they are supposed to test. Many of the best evidence based examination tests shown in this book unfortunately are probably hardly ever used. I look forward to using this book from now on.
This an excellent evidence based orthopedic resource reference guide, on par with Cyriax's texts. It was indispensible text for completing my (DPT) Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. The specificty, sensitivity, liklihood ratios, and clusters provided enable a clinician to confirm with confidence a diagnosis and appropriate intervention strategy to acheive a good functional outcome in the majority of patients. I use it daily!
This book is designed as a reference tool assimilating current research supporting or negating physical examination tests commonly used during the examination/evaluation process. This book not only lists the examination, but utilizes the QUADAS tool to assess the bias inherent within the research of these diagnostic tests. After using this book as a reference tool in my orthopedic residency, it became more clear to me why special tests have limited value in the diagnostic process without considering the whole person and the unique presentation of the individual. This is not a textbook for "evaluation" in the context of the whole person but serves it's role as a reference tool very well.
This has everything you could possible want to know when it comes to manual testing. It has tests, directions, pictures, and even the efficacy of the tests. Get this as a companion to the Orthopedic Manual Therapy book also by Cook.
Incredible wealth of practical information for ortho surgeons, PA's and physical therapists. Why waste time doing exam tests that have low sensitivity/specificity when one test (for example, the median nerve pressure provocation test) is very highly reliable? GET THIS BOOK!
The great thing about the book is the authors, who are academics, do all the work for you. Clinicians are too busy to look up all the stats, do the math and problem solve if it is a clinically valid test or not. I really like that the authors test the tests a bunch of different ways statistically and come up with a rating. More PT texts should be this type of format.
I need this book for my legal nurse consulting work. I sit in on examinations and then describe to the attorneys what I observed in the exam. This book helps, but this is more for a person who is studying the tests themselves, not just someone who needs to know what each test is called and what the examiner is testing for.
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