From the authors of the bestselling Spine Surgery: Tricks of the Trade, here is the concise "how-to" guide on conducting diagnostic spine exams. The text begins with a thorough review of the fundamentals, including basic anatomy and neurology, and goes on to systematically outline tests for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. It is an ideal resource for both beginners and practicing physicians. Key features include: Nearly 200 line drawings that illustrate motor, sensory, reflex, and range-of-motion exams Includes special tests for scoliosis and other spine disorders to expand your scope of diagnostic procedures Succinct and easy-to-understand descriptions for easy mastery of concepts Well-organized by cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral sections to streamline localization of specific exams This straightforward pictorial aid is the perfect companion for spine surgeons, orthopedists, chiropractors, and neurosurgeons, as well as an ideal orientation for residents. From critical anatomy to step-by-step instructional guidelines, it will enhance your examination skills and refresh your understanding of the frequently performed spinal test.
This clear, concise manual fills the growing need for a text covering the process of physical examination of the spine and extremities. Serving students and clinicians as a functional guidebook, this text incorporates three important features: a tight consistent organization, an abundance of constructive illustrations, and an effective teaching method.
This clear, concise manual fills the growing need for a text covering the process of physical examination of the spine and extremities. Serving students and clinicians as a functional guidebook, this text incorporates three important features: a tight consistent organization, an abundance of constructive illustrations, and an effective teaching method.
Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again! Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes for your textbook with optional online practice tests. Only Cram101 Outlines are Textbook Specific. Cram101 is NOT the Textbook. Accompanys: 9780838578537
With a practical focus on how a clinician evaluates pain – "what is it?" rather than "where is it?" – Physical Diagnosis of Pain, 4th Edition, remains your most authoritative source for guidance in this key area of pain management. In this award-winning reference, internationally recognized pain expert Dr. Steven Waldman takes you step by step through the evaluation and diagnosis of more than 280 pain-related conditions based on physical signs. Concise, superbly illustrated chapters help you rapidly diagnose pathology based on physical techniques rather than relying on imaging alone. Examines the full range of pain-related conditions in the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand, chest wall, thorax and thoracic spine, lumbar spine, abdominal wall and pelvis, hip, knee, ankle and foot. Follows a consistent format in each chapter for quick reference: anatomy, inspection, palpation, and range of motion, followed by relevant special tests. Features hundreds of high-quality radiographic images, clinical photos, and color line drawings to demonstrate the physical exam clearly and simply. Contains 34 new chapters, including The Finger Flexion Test for Cervical Myelopathy, The Keibler Anterior Slide Test for SLAP Lesions, The Biceps Entrapment Test for Biceps Entrapment, The Tethered Thumb Test for de Quervain Tenosynovitis, The Direct Pressure Spring Test for Osteitis Pubis, The Hip Lag Sign for Gluteus Medius Tear, The Beatty Test for Piriformis Syndrome, Foucher’s Sign for Baker Cyst, and many more. Includes dozens of real-time videos of Dr. Waldman and his staff performing physical examination techniques, providing expert, how-to-do-it guidance. Winner - 2016 BMA Medical Book Awards First Prize in Anesthesia.
Build your skills in examination and manual therapy treatment techniques! Manual Physical Therapy of the Spine, 3rd Edition provides evidence-based guidelines to manipulation, evaluation, and treatment procedures of the spine and temporomandibular joint. A perfect blend of theory and practice, this text uses an impairment-based approach in showing how to reach an accurate diagnosis and develop an effective plan of care. The book’s photos and drawings — along with some 200 videos — demonstrate examination and manipulation procedures, including therapist hand placement, applied direction of force, and patient positioning. Written by clinician and educator Kenneth Olson, this comprehensive resource will help you improve your clinical reasoning and provide successful outcomes. Approximately 200 video clips teach the skills needed to effectively implement evidence-based treatment recommendations related to manual therapy, manipulation, and therapeutic exercise. Descriptions of manual therapy techniques include evidence-based coverage of the examination and treatment of spine and TMJ disorders, along with discussions of alternative treatment methods and potential adverse effects and contraindications to manipulation. Guidelines for completing a comprehensive spinal examination include medical screening, the patient interview, disability assessment, and tests and measures, along with an evaluation of the examination findings and the principles involved in arriving at a diagnosis and plan of care. Impairment-based manual physical therapy approach includes a review of the evidence to support its use in evaluating and treating spinal and TMJ conditions. Full-color photographs show procedures from multiple angles, illustrating hand and body placement and direction of force. Case studies demonstrate the clinical reasoning used in manual physical therapy. Clear, consistent format for explaining techniques makes this reference easy to use in the classroom and in the clinical setting. Guide to Physical Therapist Practice terminology is used throughout the book for consistency and for easier understanding. Expert author Ken Olson is a highly respected international authority on the subject of spinal manipulation in physical therapy.
"Fifty-six American and Canadian specialists in spinal surgery contribute to a text providing residents with the information needed during spine surgery rotations. Thirty-four chapters are organized into sections covering examination and diagnostics, trauma, infection, tumors, degenerative disorders, spinal deformity, metabolic and inflammatory disorders, and surgical approaches. Illustrated with photographs and diagrams, algorithms, lists, charts, and tables throughout the text, this resource can be read cover to cover during a rotation or used as a quick reference before a patient work-up or procedure. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)"--[source inconnue].
Section 1: Introduction Chapter 1: History and Examination Andrew Cole, Michael Erickson, and Carolyn Marquardt Chapter 2: Clinical Imaging of the Spine Yair Safriel Chapter 3: Behavioral Assessment of the Spine Patient Brent Van Dorsten Section 2: Cervical Spine Chapter 4: Cervical Disc Disease and Extremity Pain Jeffrey D. Petersohn Chapter 5: Cervical Facet Dysfunction Sandeep Amin Chapter 6: Cervical Spinal Stenosis Genaro J. Gutierrez and Divya Chirumamilla Chapter 7: Cervical Spine Trauma Jay S. Reidler, Amit Jain, and A. Jay Khanna Chapter 8: Degenerative Conditions of the Cervical Spine Samuel C. Overley, Dante Leven, Abhishek Kumar, and Sheeraz A. Qureshi Section 3: Thoracic Spine Chapter 9: Thoracic Disc Disease Ankur P. Dave Chapter 10: Thoracic Facet Dysfunction/Costo-transverse Joint Pathology Brian A. Young, Phillip S. Sizer, and Miles Day Chapter 11: Thoracic Spinal Stenosis Ameet Nagpal and Brad Wisler Chapter 12: Intercostal Neuralgia and Thoracic Radiculopathy Yili Huang and Neel Mehta Section 4: Lumbar Spine Chapter 13: Lumbar Disc Disorders Daniel Kline and Michael DePalma Chapter 14: Lumbar Facet Arthropathy Leonardo Kapural, Harish Badhey, and Suneil Jolly Chapter 15: Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Mehul J. Desai, Puneet Sayal, and Michael S. Leong Chapter 16: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis David A. Mazin and Mehul J. Desai Chapter 17: Lumbar Radiculopathy and Radicular Pain Brandon J. Goff,, Kevin B. Guthmiller, Jamie C. Clapp, William B. Lassiter, Morgan J. Baldridge, Sven M. Hochheimer, and Margaux M. Salas Chapter 18: Surgical Approaches for Degenerative Lumbar Stenosis Doniel Drazin, Carlito Lagman, Christine Piper, Ari Kappel, and Terrence T. Kim Section 5: Emerging and Special Issues Chapter 19: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Victor Foorsov, Omar Dyara, Robert Bolash, and Bruce Vrooman Chapter 20: Sacroiliac Fusion, Percutaneous, Open Daraspreet Singh Kainth, Karanpal Singh Dhaliwal, and David W. Polly, Jr. Chapter 21: Deformity Thoraco-Lumbar - Scoliosis Daraspreet Singh Kainth, Karanpal Singh Dhaliwal, and David W. Polly, Jr. Chapter 22: Approaches and Relative Benefits of Open vs. Minimally Invasive Surgery for Degenerative Conditions Brett D. Rosenthal, Marco Mendoza, Barett S. Boody, and Wellington K. Hsu Chapter 23: Spinal Tumors: Surgical Considerations and Approaches Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, C. Rory Goodwin, Rajiv R. Iyer, and Daniel M. Sciubba Chapter 24: Pelvic Pain and Floor Dysfunction Danielle Sarno and Farah Hameed Chapter 25: Core Strengthening Priyesh Mehta, David J. Cormier, Julie Ann Aueron, and Jaspal R. Singh Chapter 26: Ultrasound-guided Spine Interventions Michael Gofeld and Rami A. Kamel Chapter 27: Biologic and Regenerative Therapies Ian Dworkin, Daniel A. Fung, and Timothy T. Davis Chapter 28: Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Juewon Khwarg, Daniel A. Fung, Corey Hunter, and Timothy T. Davis Chapter 29: Opioids in Spinal Pain, Indications, Challenges & Controversies Puneet Sayal and Jianren Mao Chapter 30: Sympathetic Blockade of the Spine John M. DiMuro and Mehul J. Desai Section 6: Neuromodulation Chapter 31: Intrathecal Pumps Richard L. Boortz-Marx, Daniel Moyse, and Yawar J. Qadri Chapter 32: Spinal Cord Stimulation Erika A. Petersen Chapter 33: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Lucas Campos and Jason E. Pope.
