The medical and social history
CHAPTER 5 The medical and social history I. Reilly Chapter contents 1. Introduction 2. Format of the medical and social history enquiry 3. The systems enquiry 4. Summary 5. Appendix…
Diagnostic imaging
CHAPTER 12 Diagnostic imaging C. McCarthy Chapter contents 1. Introduction 2. Plain radiographs 3. Other imaging modalities 4. Radiological assessment of specific bone pathology 5. Radiological assessment of specific joint…
Neurological assessment
CHAPTER 7 Neurological assessment MC. Spruce Chapter contents 1. Introduction 2. Clinical overview of the function and organisation of the nervous system 3. The neurological assessment 4. Assessment of the…
Vascular assessment
CHAPTER 6 Vascular assessment S. Rees Chapter contents 1. Introduction 2. The purpose of a vascular assessment 3. Overview of the cardiovascular system Anatomy of the cardiovascular system Normal physiology…
Dermatological assessment
CHAPTER 8 Dermatological assessment I. Bristow, R. Turner Chapter contents 1. Introduction 2. Approach to the patient 3. The purpose of assessment 4. Skin structure and function 5. History and…
Assessment of the at-risk foot
CHAPTER 18 Assessment of the at-risk foot A. McInnes Chapter contents 1. Introduction 2. The at-risk foot 3. Risk factors in diabetic foot ulceration 4. Wound assessment 5. Infection 6….
Musculoskeletal assessment
CHAPTER 10 Musculoskeletal assessment Chapter contents Section 10A: Orthopaedic assessment of the lower limb 1. Introduction 2. Terms of reference 3. Why is an orthopaedic assessment indicated? 4. Non-weightbearing examination…
The painful foot
CHAPTER 17 The painful foot B. Yates Chapter contents 1. Introduction 2. Causes of pain in the foot Articular conditions Bone conditions Ligaments injuries Tendon pathology Fascia Nerves Skin and…
Laboratory tests
CHAPTER 13 Laboratory tests A. Percivall Chapter contents 1. Introduction 2. Microbiology 3. Urinalysis 4. Blood analysis 5. Histology 6. Summary Introduction This chapter provides an overview of laboratory tests…
Assessment of the older person
CHAPTER 16 Assessment of the older person H B. Menz Chapter contents 1. Introduction 2. History taking 3. Systems examination 4. Functional assessment 5. Footwear assessment 6. Outcome measurement 7….
