Examination of Orthopedic & Athletic Injuries, 4th Edition

“This is by far the most comprehensive and user-friendly text for both professor and student! I am continuing to use it in my Athletic Training Program, and beginning next year, I will institute it into my PT courses in Ortho I & II.”—Vincent J. Hudson, MS, PT, ATC, MBA, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, review of a previous edition.

Completely revised and updated, the 4th Edition of the field’s standard resource brings you all field’s most current knowledge and an all-new full-color art program. Its superb combination of detailed illustrations and precise language makes even the most complicated concepts and techniques clear.

Organized by body region, each chapter begins with a review of anatomy and biomechanics; proceeds through clinical evaluation, pathologies, and related special tests; and concludes with a discussion of on-field or initial management of specific injuries.

The Plus Code inside new, printed texts gives you access to the instructor and student resources online at DavisPlus, including your Davis Digital Version, range of motion animations, and review questions for every chapter.

Table of Contents

Section 1 Foundations of Examination
Chapter 1 Examination Process
Chapter 2 Examination and Management of Acute Conditions
Chapter 3 Evidence-Based Practice in the Diagnostic Process
Chapter 4 Injury Pathology Nomenclature
Chapter 5 Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Techniques
Chapter 6 Assessment of Posture
Chapter 7 Evaluation of Gait

Section 2 Lower Extremity Examination
Chapter 8 Foot and Toe Pathologies
Chapter 9 Ankle and Leg Pathologies
Chapter 10 Knee Pathologies
Chapter 11 Patellofemoral Pathologies
Chapter 12 Pelvis and Thigh Pathologies

Section 3 Torso Examination
Chapter 13 Lumbosacral Pathologies
Chapter 14 Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Thorax Pathologies

Section 4 Upper Extremity Examination
Chapter 15 Shoulder and Upper Arm Pathologies
Chapter 16 Elbow and Forearm Pathologies
Chapter 17 Wrist, Hand, and Finger Pathologies

Section 5 Examination of the Head
Chapter 18 Eye Pathologies
Chapter 19 Face and Related Structure Pathologies
Chapter 20 Head and Acute Cervical Spine Pathologies
Appendix A Diagnostic Evidence References