About the book

Since its first publication, almost two decades ago, A System of Orthopaedic Medicine has proven to be a reliable resource and guide for those clinicians working in the field of orthopaedic medicine who assess and treat the effects of musculoskeletal pain.

This third edition remains focused on clinical reasoning and diagnosis, with detailed guidance on palpation of the anatomical structures and the correct performance of each therapeutic technique. Following the ‘System’, the clinician first completes a systematic clinical assessment of the joints involved, and then, after interpreting the results, groups the disorders and conditions into clinical syndromes. Finally, the natural history and the conservative treatment of each condition are discussed accordingly.

KEY FEATURES

• A logical, step-by-step approach to examination and assessment which helps identify the source of the problem more quickly and surely
• Fully comprehensive - the entire musculoskeletal system is addressed
• Summary charts and tables facilitate quick reference and easy revision
• Multiple illustrations supplement and further clarify the text
• Differential diagnosis flowcharts summarize the deductive thought sequence which should be followed for each joint examination