Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation and Intervention

The #1 orthopaedic evidence-based textbook and reference guide

Dutton’s Orthopaedic: Examination, Evaluation and Intervention provides readers with a systematic logical approachto the examination and intervention of the orthopedic patient. Thiscomprehensive and up-to-date fifth edition strikes the perfect balance in itscoverage of the continuum of care of an orthopaedic patient. The contentemphasizes the appropriate use of manual techniques and therapeutic exercisewhile outlining the correct applications of multiple adjuncts to therehabilitative process.

The content reflects the consistent unified voice of asingle author–a prominent practicing therapist who delivers step-by-stepguidance on the anatomy, biomechanics, examination, and treatment of each jointand region. This in-depth coverage leads you logically through the systemsreview and differential diagnosis aided by decision-making algorithms andfeatures new coverage on balance, pain assessment, and concussions. New videoson testing and method techniques are available on AccessPT.

This edition has an added 10-15 case studies as well asupdated chapters to reflect the latest research and treatment techniques.

CONTENTS

SECTION I ANATOMY
1 The Musculoskeletal System
2 Tissue Behavior, Injury, Healing, and Treatment
3 The Nervous System
SECTION II EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION
4 Patient/Client Management
5 Differential Diagnosis
6 Gait and Posture Analysis
7 Imaging Studies in Orthopaedics
SECTION III INTERVENTION
8 The Intervention
9 Pharmacology for the Orthopaedic Physical Therapist
10 Manual Techniques
11 Neurodynamic Mobility and Mobilizations
12 Improving Muscle Performance
13 Improving Mobility
14 Improving Neuromuscular Control
15 Improving Cardiovascular Endurance
SECTION IV THE EXTREMITIES
16 The Shoulder
17 Elbow Complex
18 The Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
19 Hip Joint Complex
20 The Knee Joint Complex
21 Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot
SECTION V THE SPINE AND TMJ
22 Vertebral Column
23 The Craniovertebral Region
24 Vertebral Artery
25 The Cervical Spine
26 The Temporomandibular Joint
27 The Thoracic Spine
28 Lumbar Spine
29 The Sacroiliac Joint
SECTION VI SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
30 Special Populations
Index