Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention: Second Edition

A complete, evidence-based guide to orthopaedic evaluation and treatment 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "Major areas in orthopedics including anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics of movement are covered, along with a healthy dose of pathology that impacts patient function. Clinical pearls appear in highlighted boxes throughout, and camera icons indicate where video clips should be viewed. This second edition is more comprehensive than the first. Overall, this is a valuable reference that achieves a nice balance between detailing examination and treatment. Other books tend to be limited to addressing only one of these areas, but not both. This combination makes the book unique." -- Doody'sAcclaimed in its first edition, this one-of-a-kind, well-illustrated resource delivers a vital evidence-based look at orthopaedics in a single volume. It is the ultimate source of orthopaedic examination, evaluation, and interventions, distinguished by its multidisciplinary approach to PT practice. Turn to any page, and you'll find the consistent, unified voice of a single author-a prominent practicing therapist who delivers step-by-step guidance on the examination of each joint and region. This in-depth coverage leads clinicians logically through systems review and differential diagnosis, aided by decision-making algorithms for each joint. It's all here: everything from concise summaries of functional anatomy and biomechanics, to an unmatched overview of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

Table of Contents:
Orthopaedic Assessment, Evaluation & Intervention, 2/e SECTION IFUNDAMENTALS OF ORTHOPAEDICS 1. The Musculoskeletal Tissue System 2. The Nervous System 3. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System 4. The Response of Biological Tissue to Stress 5. The Healing Process 6. Managing Impaired Muscle Performance 7. The Concept of Function 8. The Examination and Evaluation 9. Differential Diagnosis 10. Intervention Principles 11. Manual Techniques 12. Neurodynamic Mobilizations 13. Gait and Posture Analysis SECTION II A: PERIPHERAL JOINTS: THE UPPER EXTREMITIES 14. The Shoulder Complex 15. The Elbow Complex 16. The Forearm, Wrist, and Hand SECTION II B: PERHIPHERAL JOINTS: THE LOWER EXTREMITIES 17. The Hip Joint 18. The Knee Joint Complex 19. The Ankle and Foot SECTION III: INTRODUCTION TO THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN 20. The Intervertebral Disk 21. Vertebral Artery 22. The Craniovertebral Junction 23. The Cervical Spine 24. The Temporomandibular Joint 25. The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage 26. The Lumbar Spine 27. The Sacroiliac Joint SECTION IV: POSTSURGICAL REHABILITATION 28. Postsurgical Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity 29. Postsurgical Rehabilitation of the Lower Extremity SECTION V: PHARMACOLOGY AND MEDICAL IMAGING 30. Pharmacology for the Othopaedic Physical Therapist 31. Imaging Studies in Orthopaedics Solutions for Review Questions Index

About the Author :
Mark Dutton, PT is a practicing physical therapist at West Penn Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.