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Record Nr.

UNINA9910815944203321

Titolo

Musculoskeletal examination of the foot and ankle : making the complex simple / / edited by Shepard R. Hurwitz, Selene G. Parekh

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thorofare, NJ : , : SLACK Incorporated, , [2012]

©2012

ISBN

1-61711-743-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (247 p.)

Collana

Musculoskeletal examination : making the complex simple series Musculoskeletal examination of the foot and ankle

Musculoskeletal examination : making the complex simple series

Altri autori (Persone)

HurwitzShepard R

ParekhSelene G

Disciplina

617.585

Soggetti

Foot - Diseases - Diagnosis

Ankle - Diseases - Diagnosis

Musculoskeletal system - Diseases - Diagnosis

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

section I. Physical examination -- section II. General imaging -- section III. Common conditions of the foot and ankle.

Sommario/riassunto

"The physical examination of the foot and ankle can be a complex topic for professionals with all levels of clinical experience. How can advance concepts be taught in a user-friendly, clear format, while still providing necessary information for effective diagnosis and treatment of the foot and ankle? Musculoskeletal Examination of the Foot and Ankle: Making the Complex Simple by Drs. Shepard Hurwitz and Selene Parekh answers these questions. Written by experts, this easy-to-carry book provides a quick and thorough review of the most common pathologic foot and ankle conditions, techniques for diagnosis, as well as the appropriate treatment for each condition. Musculoskeletal Examination of the Foot and Ankle: Making the Complex Simple contains clear photographic demonstrations, tables, sidebars, and charts throughout its pages, allowing a thorough and concise examination of the foot and ankle. A glance at some of what is covered inside: * Physical Examination * Basics and specific tests of the foot and ankle * General



Imaging * Basic interpretation of common imaging modalities of the foot and ankle * Common Conditions * Bunions, toe deformities, Achilles pathology and posterior calcaneal pain, fractures, plantar fasciitis and plantar heel pain, and more Musculoskeletal Examination of the Foot and Ankle: Making the Complex Simple contains essential information to successfully take a complex subject, and bring it to a level that will be welcomed by orthopedic residents, faculty, physical therapists, athletic trainers, medical students interested in musculoskeletal health careers, and other health care providers. "--Provided by publisher.