Orthopaedic Tests, Signs, and Maneuvers
This chapter identifies the many names used in orthopaedics to describe tests, signs, and maneuvers that are synonymous with other names having the same definition and meaning. This occurs as…
Musculoskeletal Diseases and Related Terms
Many years ago, the science of musculoskeletal (MS) disorders was based on a specific affected anatomic part, tissue, or gross appearance of the individual. Today, modern medicine has supplemented the…
Classifications of Fractures, Dislocations, and Sports-Related Injuries
The musculoskeletal reaction to trauma can result in a variety of bone, muscle, and ligamentous disruptions; sometimes fracture and ligamentous injuries occur concurrently. The general types of musculoskeletal trauma are…
