Orthopaedic Examination Techniques: A Practical Guide

Orthopaedic Examination Techniques comprehensively covers the basic examination skills and key special tests needed to evaluate the adult and paediatric musculoskeletal system. Chapters are presented in a clear and logical way to allow readers to understand then master the techniques of orthopaedic clinical examination. Written by a diverse group of chapter authors with extensive experience in teaching clinical examination and who use a uniform system that is taught on national courses, every aspect of musculoskeletal examination is covered in the adult and paediatric patient. Numerous illustrations and new clinical photographs help readers to visualise and understand the key techniques, and five new chapters at the end of the book demonstrate the value of clinical examination through more than 80 clinical case examples. Easy-to-follow throughout, this book is invaluable reading for trainee orthopaedic surgeons, especially those preparing for the FRCS (Tr&Orth) postgraduate examination, practising orthopaedic surgeons, medical students, physiotherapists, and rheumatologists.

About the Author

Fazal Ali FRCS (Tr & Orth) is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, and Sheffield Children's Hospital, Sheffield. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, UK.

Nick Harris FRCS (Tr & Orth) is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Spire Hospital, Leeds, and a Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.