Musculoskeletal Examination for Undergraduates

Before describing a step-by-step process for musculoskeletal assessment, this book provides an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. The fundamentals of inspection, palpation, range-of-motion testing, and specific tests for each joint are covered in the book. Chapters on gait analysis, amputation stump assessment, and the evaluation of swelling, sinus-scar are also included in this book. The book is easy to read and includes multiple pictures and images to help the reader grasp the subject. To help reinforce the subject presented, almost all important clinical examination videos have been included.

Key Features :

• Compendium of Orthopaedic examination for easy retention with videos of almost all the essential clinical tests included on the Diginerve platform.
• The first chapter provides a thorough understanding of the art of history taking.
• Every major joint has been exhaustively explained with possible maladies and relevant findings using pictorial representations for lucidity.
• The methodology to elicit examination findings has been explained in a comprehensible, concise manner to encourage further reading.
• Every chapter ends with a brief proforma on history and examination for quick revision before the exam.