Description
NETTER ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL EXAMINATION
Book Summary
This work is a practical and highly illustrated guide to musculoskeletal examination, designed to help professionals integrate scientific evidence into clinical decision-making. Through classic Netter illustrations, quick-reference tables, and a color-coding system that evaluates study quality, readers can determine the reliability and diagnostic utility of physical tests. It includes access to digital content in English with 25 videos demonstrating test execution, facilitating the understanding of anatomy and joint pathology.
What is it about?
The book offers a thorough review of orthopedic examination, covering everything from relevant anatomy to specific tests for each joint. Its focus is on providing clinicians with tools to critically evaluate available evidence, identifying which tests have the highest diagnostic reliability. Through a structured table-based format, the content is organized for quick access to information on anatomy, biomechanics, study quality, and practical recommendations. Netter's illustrations and clinical photographs complement the description of techniques, while online videos allow for visualizing movement in different tests. The work incorporates updates based on QUADAS and QAREL standards to classify research quality.
Main Topics
- Anatomy and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system applied to clinical examination.
- Evaluation of the reliability and diagnostic utility of orthopedic physical tests.
- Interpretation of scientific evidence for data-driven clinical decision-making.
- Examination techniques specific to each joint and body region.
- Anatomical pathology and its relationship to physical examination findings.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at health professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, such as orthopedic specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, and advanced students in these disciplines. It is also useful for any clinician who wishes to base their physical examination on the most up-to-date evidence.
What this book offers
- Quick access to evidence on the reliability of clinical tests, facilitating the selection of the most predictive ones for each diagnosis.
- Visual understanding of anatomy and joint pathology through Netter's illustrations, recognized for their educational quality.
- Color-coded table format that allows for immediate identification of the quality of reviewed studies.
- Supplementary digital resources, including 25 videos showing the execution of examination tests.
- Updated knowledge based on QUADAS and QAREL standards for evidence-based clinical practice.
Technical Specifications
- Author: CLELAND, JOSHUA; KOPPENHAVER, SHANE; SU, J
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
- Collection: ELSEVIER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2022
- Number of pages: 648
- Weight: 1490 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a rigorous and practical reference tool that stands out for its ability to synthesize scientific evidence into a visual and accessible format. The combination of Netter's illustrations with a study quality evaluation system makes it a valuable resource for those seeking to optimize their clinical examination. Its focus on diagnostic utility and test reliability provides a differential value for daily clinical practice, especially in settings where diagnostic precision is critical.