Clinical Orthopaedic Examination, 4th Edition

Clinical Orthopaedic Examination, 4th Edition Author: MCRAE, Ronald, FRCS Bibliographic Data: (ISBN: 0-443-05602-1, Churchill Livingstone Inc., 1998, $36.95) 302 pages, soft cover. Audience 1: Medical Students Audience 2: Orthopedic Residents Other Info: The book contains black-and-white illustrations. DESCRIPTION: This is the fourth edition of this book which describes and illustrates the techniques of physical examination of the musculoskeletal system. PURPOSE: The main purpose is to provide the knowledge required to perform adequate clinical examinations. AUDIENCE: As such, medical students and residents are the primary audience. FEATURES: A large number of good quality illustrations are provided to demonstrate the various techniques of examination. ASSESSMENT: This book is well sized and the appearance is attractive. The text and illustrations make it easy for medical students to learn how to do a good physical examination. SCORE: Weighted Numerical Score: 69-*** Reviewed by: Riad Barmada, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)