Musculoskeletal Physical Examination and Joint Injections provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, hands-on, concisely written, richly illustrated resource outlining applied anatomy, physical examination, interpretation of physical signs, common regional MSK disorders and injection techniques of the joint and spine. The result is a detailed yet practical step-by-step guide to clinical skills and best practice.

• Provides 'pain pattern' recognition for each region.
• Provides practical guide to aspiration/injection techniques of both the joint and periarticular structures.
• Emphasizes applied anatomy of each joint and the spine.
• Explains regional examination techniques in detail.

Principles of musculoskeletal (MSK) examination

Aspiration & injection of joints: general considerations

Shoulder

Elbow

Wrist & Hand

Hip

Knee

Ankle & Foot

Spine

By Adel G. Fam, MD, MRCP (UK), FRCP(C), FACP, Professor Emeritus of Medicine, Department of Medicine (Rheumatology), University of Toronto, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; George V. Lawry, MD, Professor, Clinical Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Division, University of Iowa, University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA; and Hans J. Kreder, MD, MPH, FRCS(C), Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Health Policy Evaluation and Management; Chair, Orthopaedic Clinical Epidemiology, University of Toronto; Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre; Adjunct Scientist, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada