Build confidence in evaluating the spine and all major joints with Musculoskeletal Examination, 4th Edition—a user-friendly, multidisciplinary textbook from Orthopedics Library (Wiley-Blackwell). Written by Joseph Fetto, Jeffrey M. Gross, and Elaine Rosen, it combines an easy-to-follow exam process with biomechanics so you can connect findings to function, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Key benefits
- Multidisciplinary perspective from a physiatrist, physical therapist, and orthopedist to support clear, clinically grounded learning.
- Guided, step-by-step examination for all joints and the spine, designed to be easy to follow.
- Better retention and review through tables and boxed features that emphasize and summarize key concepts.
- Focused practice on challenging areas with “sample examination” boxes that highlight and test difficult topics.
- Visual quick reference featuring over 850 illustrations, x-rays, and MRIs.
- Clinical decision support with detailed descriptions and clinically relevant examples of frequently encountered conditions.
Who this is for
- Medical students and students in introductory courses who need a structured approach to musculoskeletal assessment.
- Physical therapists and physiatrists looking for a practical reference for clinical practice.
- Orthopedists and other practitioners involved in sports medicine and clinical massage.
Details
- ISBN: 9781118962749; 1118962745
- Edition: 4
- Authors: Joseph Fetto, Jeffrey M. Gross, Elaine Rosen
- Publisher: Wiley - Blackwell
- Published date: 2015-04-13
- Pages: 464
Ready to strengthen your musculoskeletal exam skills? Add Musculoskeletal Examination, 4th Edition to your learning library and start applying a biomechanics-informed, step-by-step approach to spine and joint evaluation.
