The aim of Fam's Musculoskeletal Examination and Joint Injection Techniques is to provide medical students, trainees, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, and other medical practitioners with an accurate, systematic, up-to-date, easily accessible approach to detailed, comprehensive physical examination of the joints and the spine. The text emphasizes pertinent basic anatomy of the joints as it relates to diagnostic accuracy and interpretation of physical signs. Evidence-based critical appraisal of the available literature on physical examination is correlated with the experiences and concepts of the authors, other rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, and physiatrists.
The chapters are expertly written, richly illustrated, and both clinically relevant and practical. Each chapter contains a brief description of rheumatic disorders specific to a particular joint. This includes a unique section in the hip and knee chapters on problems following joint replacement arthroplasties. At the end of each section, the techniques of joint and bursal aspiration and injection are discussed with the more common ones demonstrated in accompanying videos.The diagnosis of rheumatic disorders largely depends on clinical skills and knowledge of applied anatomy. Although musculoskeletal disorders are a common presentation in rheumatologic, orthopedic, and general practices, teaching of joint examination is not sufficiently emphasized in many medical schools and postgraduate residency training programs. Furthermore, in most textbooks of rheumatology, orthopedic surgery, and physiatry, there is limited information about the essential details of basic anatomy, history taking, and principles of joint examination.A great many people have contributed, directly or indirectly, to the production of this textbook. We are particularly indebted to our colleagues, both junior and senior, teachers, and mentors for their guidance.Our hope is that this book, written by clinicians for clinicians, will become a useful resource both as a teaching text and a general reference on the basic concepts and techniques of physical examination of the joints and spine. It should benefit not only medical students, trainees, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, and physiatrists but also physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other health professionals dealing with musculoskeletal disorders.
Book features
- Master applied anatomy through discussions of basic biology, anatomy, and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
- Apply anatomy skills in aspiration/injection techniques of both the joint and periarticular structures.
- Perform and interpret the physical exam thanks to step-by-step how-to guidance.
- Visualize anatomic landmarks in precise detail using the rich, full-color photographs and illustrations.
- Find up-to-date material on common abnormal conditions for every joint and easily identify each one.
New to this edition
- Access information easily with coverage of examination and injection techniques, organized by body region.
- Tap into multidisciplinary viewpoints from rheumatology, orthopaedics, and other health professions including physical therapy and chiropractice.
- Perform exams more effectively with evidence-based findings throughout the text.
- Apply cutting-edge knowledge on injection techniques to your practice.
- See physicians performing injections and parts of the musculoskeletal exam in full-color "action" shots.
- View videos of injection procedures online at expertconsult.com that reinforce concepts from the text.
Contents
Chapter 1 - ANATOMY OF JOINTS, GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS, AND PRINCIPLES OF JOINT EXAMINATION
- Applied Anatomy
- General Considerations and History
- Physical Examination
Chapter 2 - THE SHOULDER
- Applied Anatomy
- Common Disorders of the Shoulder
- Physical Examination
Chapter 3 - THE ELBOW
- Applied Anatomy
- History
- Physical Examination
- Common Disorders of the Elbow
- Aspiration and Injection of the Elbow
Chapter 4 - THE WRIST AND HAND
- Applied Anatomy
- Differential Diagnosis of Wrist and Hand Pain
- Physical Examination of the Hand and Wrist
- Physical Examination of the Digits
- Injections of the Hand and Wrist
Chapter 5 - THE HIP
- Applied Anatomy
- Hip Pain and History Taking
- Common Painful Disorders of the Hip Region
- Pain after Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Physical Examination
- Routine Hip Exam for the Chronic Painful Hip
- Aspiration and Joint Injection
- Applied Anatomy
- Common Knee Disorders and Clinical Evaluation
- Physical Examination
- Knee Aspiration and Joint Injection
Chapter 7 - THE ANKLE AND FOOT
- Overview
- Applied Anatomy
- Differential Diagnosis of Ankle and Foot Pain
- Specific Disorders of the Ankleand Foot Region
- Systemic Arthropathies Affecting the Ankle and Foot
- Physical Examination
- Injections of the Ankle and Foot
Chapter 8 - THE SPINE
- Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Spine
- History and Physical Examination
- History
- Physical Examination
- Nonmechanical and Nonradicular Spinal Pain and Other Etiologies
- Imaging and Electrodiagnostic Tests for Spinal Pain
- Common Painful Disorders of the Spine
Chapter 9 - THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
- Applied Anatomy
- Temporomandibular Joint Pain and History Taking
- Physical Examination
- Common Musculoskeletal Disorders of the TMJ
- Management
- Conclusions
Chapter 10 - PRINCIPLES OF JOINT AND PERIARTICULAR ASPIRATIONS AND INJECTIONS
- Indications for Aspiration and Injection of Joints and Periarticular Lesions
- Contraindications for Aspiration and Injection of Joints and Periarticular Lesions
- Complications of Intrasynovial and Periarticular Corticosteroid Injections
- Technique of Joint Aspiration and Injection
Book Details
- Hardcover: 152 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (July 6, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 032306504X
- ISBN-13: 978-0323065047
- Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches