
Dutton's Orthopaedic: Examination, Evaluation and Intervention, Fourth Edition
Mark Dutton(Author)
McGraw-Hill Education (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 16. September 2016
Book
Hardback
1696 pages
978-1-259-58310-0 (ISBN)
Description
Updated edition of the #1 orthopaedic evidence-based textbook and reference guide.Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination Evaluation and Intervention provides readers with a systematic logical approach to the evaluation and intervention of the orthopedic patient. In this comprehensive and up-to-date fourth edition, Dutton strikes the perfect balance in its coverage of examination and treatment. The textbook emphasizes the appropriate use of manual techniques and therapeutic exercise while outlining the correct applications of electrotherapeutic and thermal modalities as adjuncts to the rehabilitative process. The content reflects the consistent unified voice of a single author - a prominent practicing therapist who delivers step-by-step guidance on the examination of each joint and region. This in-depth coverage leads you logically through systems review and differential diagnosis aided by decision-making algorithms & features new coverage on balance and concussions. New videos on testing and method techniques are available on AcessPT (if adopted) Also this edition has added 10-15 board review questions per chapter and has updated chapters to reflect the latest research and treatment techniques.
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
OH
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
193 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 55 mm
Weight
3504 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-259-58310-0 (9781259583100)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Mark Dutton, PT is a practicing physical therapist at West Penn Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.