With over 200 techniques available for examining different
muscles and joints, it is impractical to accurately remember them
all. But now there is a shortcut: The 3-Minute Musculoskeletal &
Peripheral Nerve Exam is a clear, concise, and accessible reference
for conducting a thorough musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve
examination in a clinical setting. With a consistent presentation
of each examination technique, this pocket-sized guide is both
a tutorial for students and a reference for experienced practitioners.
Each examination includes detailed photographs of models with labeled
structures, and a standard format that covers: What action the patient
performs What action the examiner performs Findings that indicate
a positive test What the positive test signifies Covering
a comprehensive collection of the conditions for which a patient
would seek medical care, The 3-Minute Musculoskeletal & Peripheral
Nerve Exam features: Small, discreet trim size, perfect for quick
review prior to seeing a patient Extensive use of detailed photographs
for each exam A section on the American Spinal Cord Injury Association
examination and classification protocols An illustrative tutorial on
gait and posture A comprehensive table of clinically relevant muscles
and their action, location for EMG/Botox needle placement and nerve/
root innervation A quick reference guide to all of these conditions
and procedures The 3-Minute Musculoskeletal & Peripheral Nerve Exam
will aid in the evaluation of joint problems through physical exam
maneuvers and will teach the detection of muscle weakness and the
examination of peripheral nerves and reflexes. It is an essential
means of quick reference for residents and clinicians in physiatry,
neurology, pain medicine, orthopedics, internal medicine, and family
practice.

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