Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3e [Hardcover]

David J. Magee PhD BPT (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721662900 | ISBN-13: 978-0721662909 | Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | Edition: 3

Updated and expanded, the 3rd edition of this classic resource provides a systematic approach to orthopedic assessment and the rationale behind each procedure. Assessment guidelines detail each step of an evaluation, including history-taking, observation, physical examination, differential diagnosis, and more. Features clinical case studies, as well as MRI and CT images to illustrate various conditions. This edition includes numerous new and revised photographs and line drawings, increased information on functional testing and assessment, new tables on differential diagnosis in each chapter, and current references. A new chapter on preparticipation evaluation examines whether or not an individual can participate in a particular activity.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 805 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721662900
• ISBN-13: 978-0721662909
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #688,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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88 of 90 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive, "must have" reference, August 12, 1998

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[e-mail] (Berwyn, IL, USA (Chicago Suburb)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3e (Hardcover)

Magee's text is the most comprehensive, practical text covering diagnosis and evaluation of orthopedics I've found. I recommend it without reservation to anyone involved in neuro-musculo-skeletal examination and diagnosis, including athletic trainers, sports medicine specialists, primary care physicians, physiatrists, and physical therapists.

OPA is organized to include applied anatomy, patient history, detailed examination techniques (including all the eponymous tests), diagnostic imaging, and case studies for each joint of the body. Also included are chapters on Gait, Posture, Emergency Sports Assessment, and Preparticipation Examination.

From a physician's viewpoint, the text lacks only a discussion of therapeutic approaches. However, these hinge fundamentally on the physical diagnosis and lie more in the realm of physical therapists.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars One major complaint, October 1, 2010

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Trenton (Tampa, FL, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3e (Hardcover)

Well written, but I've got the fifth edition and there is one serious flaw that really frustrates me and shows a serious error in logic: If you go to the end of the chapter to check a reference, all that you will find is a note stating "To enhance this text and add value for the reader, all references have been incorporated into a CD-ROM provided with this text".

How exactly is that adding value? I have to go try and fish out some CD, attach the CD player to my laptop and try to navigate around until I find the reference list for that particular chapter?

How about just adding two pages at the end of each chapter with the reference lists? This is a serious flaw and shows an error in judgment, especially for those who like to actually check the references cited within the text.

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Foundational Text for Physical Therapy, and Orthopedics, June 28, 2000

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Duane S Davis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3e (Hardcover)

Excellent in all respects. Should be a core text in all Physical Therapy Programs. Head and shoulder above other texts of its kind. The authors have remained current with every edition. A great reference for orthopedic residents as well.