The mainstay of orthopedic diagnosis continues to be the physical examination of the patient following a thorough history. This convenient pocketbook presents a comprehensive collection of the clinical tests that are used in orthopedic diagnosis, thereby answering the following questions:<br><br>- What tests are available for examining a particular joint, and how are they to be interpreted?<br>- What is meant by the name of a test that is mentioned in the literature or in a physician's report?<br><br>The methodology and interpretation of all relevant test procedures are presented in almost 500 instructive drawings and brief descriptions:<br><br>- Initial tests<br>- Functional tests<br>- Stress tests<br>- Stability tests<br><br>Tables on the examination of the spinal column, shoulder joint, and knee joint help in selecting the most suitable examinations.<br><br>An invaluable aid for physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and primary care or emergency room physicians

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