The 3-Minute Musculoskeletal and Peripheral Nerve Exam

Kimberly DiCuccio Heckert, Nethra S. Ankam, MD, Alan Miller, MD , Alyssa Speciale, MD

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Springer Publishing Co Inc
28 July 2022

General practice; Musculoskeletal medicine; Neurology & clinical neurophysiology; Rehabilitation

"“This is a unique book, not because of its content, but because its format is designed to be quick and easily accessible to practitioners and trainees. The numerous and very well-constructed tables and figures are genuine stand-out features of this book."" ---Doody's Review Service, 4 stars

New edition of the premier quick reference to conducting thorough musculoskeletal and neuromuscular examinations, now in full color with video. Comprehensive and concise, the 3-Minute Musculoskeletal and Peripheral Nerve Exam, Second Edition, is a lifeline for beginning learners and a trusted point-of-care reference for seasoned practitioners. Consistently formatted, every exam includes detailed color photographs and step-by-step instructions to describe patient and examiner actions, findings that indicate a positive test and what a positive test signifies--now with sensitivity and specificity data for specific diagnoses.

Organized for rapid retrieval of essential information, the book traverses basic and advanced techniques for joint, muscle, reflex, and nerve exams and includes 180 videos demonstrating the maneuvers. Sections on gait and posture, spinal cord injury, scales and assessments, and a muscle atlas with origins and insertions offer additional diagnostic support. Packed with practical tables and illustrations, including anatomic pathways of peripheral nerves and the structures they innervate, this indispensible guide belongs in the pocket of any provider performing musculoskeletal or peripheral nerve examinations in the office, hospital, or clinic.

Key Features:

Full color photographs and drawings clearly illustrate exam techniques and enhance understanding of surface anatomy

180 videos put you in the exam room to see how it is done

Quick reference guide by diagnosis and tables for localization of common problems

Purchase includes access to the ebook for mobile use on most devices"

By: Kimberly DiCuccio Heckert, Nethra S. Ankam, MD, Alan Miller, MD, Alyssa Speciale, MD, Brian Davis, MD
Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd New edition
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm,
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9780826177421
ISBN 10: 0826177425
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 28 July 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Acknowledgments List of Videos Quick Reference Guide by Diagnosis Chapter 1. Joint Examination Chapter 2. Muscular Examination Chapter 3. Reflex Examination Chapter 4. Peripheral Nerve Examination Chapter 5. Gait and Posture Chapter 6. Spinal Cord Injury Examination Chapter 7. Reference Tables and Resources Chapter 8. Musculoskeletal Atlas Chapter 9. Muscle Tables

Kimberly DiCuccio Heckert, MD is Director of the Spasticity Management Fellowship and Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nethra Sridhara Ankam, MD is Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Director of the JeffMD Wellness Thread, and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education for Rehabilitation Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. She is also the Co-Faculty Lead of the Jefferson Health Mentors Program at the Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Alan Miller, MD is Interventional Pain Specialist at the Coastal Spine and Pain Center in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Alyssa Neph Speciale, MD is Assistant Clinical Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitationat the University of California, Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. Brian A. Davis, MD is Clinical Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the UC Davis health system in Sacramento, California. He is also Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also practices PM&R sports medicine at Intermountain Healthcare's Sunset Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada.