MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
The Hand and Wrist
Fig. 5.1 Surface anatomy of the hand – palmar aspect Fig. 5.2 Surface anatomy of the hand – dorsal aspect Fig. 5.3 Surface anatomy of the wrist– lateral view Fig….
Lumbosacral Spine
Fig. 7.1 Surface anatomy of the lumbosacral spine – posterior view Fig. 7.2 Skeletal anatomy of the lumbosacral spine Fig. 7.3 Skeletal and neuroanatomy of the lumbosacral spine at the…
The Preparticipation Physical Exam
Medical history Personal history 1. Exertional chest pain/discomfort 2. Unexplained syncope/near-syncope 3. Excessive exertional and unexplained dyspnea/fatigue associated with exercise 4. Prior recognition of a heart murmur 5. Elevated systemic…
The Acutely Swollen/Painful Joint
Measure Normal Noninflammatory Inflammatory Septic Hemorrhagic Clarity Transparent Transparent Translucent-opaque Opaque Bloody Color Clear Yellow Yellow to opalescent Yellow to green Red Viscosity High High Low Variable Variable WBC/mm3 <200…
Introduction
Fig. 1.1 Knowledge base in musculoskeletal medicine Layout This book is divided into reference chapters, each of which focuses on a specific joint or region of the body. Each chapter…