Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Fourth Edition (textbook)

Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Fourth Edition textbook signed by 2020 NATA Hall of Famer and author Dr. Jeff Konin.

First published more than 20 years ago, Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, now in its Fourth Edition, continues to follow the authors' initial goals of providing a simple, pocket-sized manual for practical learning purposes.

The Fourth Edition provides critical and invaluable information on the most current and practical special tests used during an orthopedic examination. The efficient user-friendly, spiral-bound format allows for easy access to individualized special tests.

Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Fourth Edition includes 160 special tests, 6 of which are new:
Ballottement Test
Gerber's Test (Lift-Off Test)
Painful Arc Sign
Thessaly Test
Quad Active Test
Lelli Test for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Inside Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination Fourth Edition, Jeff G. Konin, Denise Lebsack, Alison R. Snyder Valier, and Jerome A. Isear, Jr. have included a new section on evidence, where the authors have highlighted systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or single articles to address reliability, sensitivity, and specificity of the special tests, where available.

What is new and updated in the Fourth Edition:
Includes a video website that provides visually enhanced dimensional and motion analysis of each special test performed
Includes 160 special tests, 6 of which are new to this edition
Includes information on reliability, sensitivity, and specificity presented in a table format
New evidence section highlight systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or single articles for special tests, where available
New color images for each test
Updated references for all tests

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