Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests: An Evidence-Based Approach

Thisbookis the first to truly demonstrate benefit, by using a test and measure for screening or for diagnostic confirmation, which shows appropriate diagnostic accuracy, is free from bias, and should be reproducible and effective for the condition and clinical environment at hand.Sincefor some orthopedic clinicians, the statistical terminology may beunfamiliar, chapter one is essentially a users guide for the book. Additional chapters include: Neurological and Structural Differentiation Testing, Special Clinical Tests of the Hip, andSpecial Clinical Tests of the Lower Leg, Ankle and Foot. For ease of access, the tests are listed in each chapter according to pathoanatomical classification and ordered in a descending fashion, from best to worst, based on their Utility Score.