Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination

by Jerome A. Isear, Jeff G. Konin, Denise L. Wiksten, et al.

Book Overview

This is a reference for identifying and performing special tests used during an orthopaedic injury examination. It should help students learn to perform thorough injury evaluations and interpret their findings. Over 125 special tests are explained, including indications, contraindications, positive findings, and special considerations for each. It offers a format for locating special tests used for different regions of the body.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556423519
• ISBN13: 9781556423512
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Slack
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Comprehensive Book on Special Tests

I use this book frequently in Physical Therapy. It is a comprehensive book on special tests for all suspected orthopedic injuries/disabilities, many I learned in school years ago & many I did not. This book is a great refresher & reminder of tests to perform during an evaluation. You will not be disappointed if you purchase this book!

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Really great clinical textbook to keep on hand

I purchased this book while in college, as a required text, and I still LOVE this book. For those who are visual learners, this will help a lot. Technically some of the tests within the book, I've been told, are not great 'clinical' tests. However, that's not the point. If you want to know how to perform a specific test (or one related to it) this is the book to have!! The book is wonderfully indexed per joint/location and typically have at least one photo to follow with simple directions, and results to look for (positive or negative, clinically).

Excellent

Covers most clinical joint tests, including some I had not heard of before. Gives tips on positioning, testing, and interpreting the results, with helpful photos for each test.

Special tests for Orthopedic Examination

This book covered all of the essential tests that are needed for evaluating a patient. It allows the reader to walk through each exam and understand what exactly needs to be tested.It also gives examples of what the examiner should be looking for. If preparing for the NATABOC, this book would definetly be a good study guide!