Orthopedics and Traumatology — Clinical and Diagnostic Evaluation

Orthopedics and Traumatology · Clinical Specialties

How it begins

Systematic and exhaustive guide to the diagnostic process in orthopedics and traumatology: from directed anamnesis and physical examination maneuvers to advanced imaging studies, functional assessment scales and warning signs of serious pathology

What it covers

1. Introduction and Principles of Evaluation
2. Orthopedic History
3. · 1.1 Characterization of Pain — Acronym ALICIA
4. · 1.2 Injury Mechanism (in Traumatology)
5. · 1.3 Functional History and Background
6. General Physical Examination of the Musculoskeletal System
7. · 2.1 Inspection
8. · 2.2 Palpation
9. · 2.3 Assessment of Joint Mobility
10. · 2.4 Evaluation of Muscle Strength — MRC Scale
11. · 2.5 Peripheral Neurovascular Evaluation
12. Spinal Column Evaluation
13. · 3.1 Cervical Spine
14. · 3.2 Lumbar Spine
15. Shoulder Evaluation
16. · 4.1 Rotator Cuff — Subacromial Impact and Rupture Tests
17. · 4.2 Glenohumeral Instability
18. Elbow Evaluation
19. Wrist and Hand Evaluation
20. Hip Evaluation
21. Knee Evaluation
22. · 8.1 Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
23. · 8.2 Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
24. · 8.3 Collateral Ligaments
25. · 8.4 Menisci
26. · 8.5 Patella and Patellofemoral Instability
27. Ankle and Foot Evaluation
28. Neurological Evaluation in Orthopedics
29. · 10.1 Dermatome-Myotome-Reflex Map by Nerve Root
30. Diagnostic Imaging in Orthopedics
31. Functional Assessment Scales
32. Red Flags — Warning Signs in Orthopedics
33. · 13.1 Red Flags for Severe Spine Pathology
34. · 13.2 Red Flags in Limb Pathology
35. · Integrating Principle of Evaluation in O&T