Dutton's Orthopaedic: Examination, Evaluation and Intervention, Fourth Edition / Edition 4

by Mark Dutton

Overview

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Updated edition of the #1 orthopaedic evidence-based textbook and reference guide

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781259583100
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	08/17/2016
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	1696
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 2.20(d)

About the Author

Mark Dutton, PT is a practicing Physical Therapist at West Penn Allegheny Health System and an Adjunct Professor at Duquesne University. In addition to writing several books for McGraw-Hill he is also the Editor-In-Chief of the AccessPhysiotherapy online resource

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Jeff B. Yaver, PT (University of Florida Health, Jacksonville)
Description: This is the fourth edition of a book that presents a comprehensive, systematic, and evidence-based approach to the examination of and interventions for orthopedic patients. The previous edition was published in 2012.
Purpose: The author states that this edition updates the information and the bibliography and reorganizes various chapters. This is an important objective: as the evidence continues to evolve, it is important to stay as current as possible.
Audience: The book is geared for both students and clinicians, which is appropriate. The material covered is valuable for practitioners who interact with patients with orthopedic concerns. Mr. Dutton is both a clinician and an adjunct professor at Duquesne University.
Features: This book covers the examination and treatment for the extremities, spine, and temporomandibular regions. There is also a chapter dedicated to the vertebral artery. The section on anatomy covers the behavior of various connective tissues, which is clinically applicable. Other sections deal with patient management, imaging, and pharmacology, as well as manual techniques and neurodynamic evaluation and treatment, while four sections focus on improving muscle performance, mobility, neuromuscular control, and cardiovascular endurance. A whole chapter deals with special populations including the pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric, as well as those involved in various specific sports. The tables and photos are clear and of high quality. The algorithms are easy to follow and not so convoluted that they intimidate readers. Clinical pearls appear throughout, emphasizing pertinent key clinical points or highlights of evidence that make this book much more applicable.
Assessment: This book is both well written and comprehensive, but that is not its greatest strength. Its strength lies in its clinical relevance. Every aspect is related to its clinical importance and improving patient care is the focus.

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