Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests

Chapter 1 Special Clinical Tests

Chapter 1 outlines the two primary purposes of a special clinical test and the required elements including sensitivity, specificity, responsiveness, dedicated procedure, and referencing. The topic describes and discusses the use of a +LR and -LR. Furthermore, the reader is introduced to the STARD and QUADAS scoring methods used for each study.

 

Chapter 2 Neurological and Structural Differentiation Testing

Chapter 2 outlines neurological testing methods including reflex testing, sensibility testing, manual muscle testing, and selected procedures for upper motor neuron assessment. Structural differentiation testing is introduced to assist the clinician in differentiating between shoulder/cervical, lumbar/pelvis, and other difficult to isolated regions.

 

Chapter 3 Special Clinical Tests of the Cervical Spine

Chapter 3 outlines the special clinical tests of the cervical spine, and includes all case series and cohorts designs that have investigated the diagnostic values. Each test includes a utility score and a QUADAS score per each test.

 

Chapter 4 Special Clinical Tests of the Shoulder

Chapter 4 reports the special clinical tests of the shoulder and includes all case series and cohorts designs that have investigated the diagnostic values. Each test includes a utility score and a QUADAS score per each test.

 

Chapter 5 Special Clinical Tests of the Elbow/Wrist Hand

Chapter 5 reports the special clinical tests of the elbow/wrist hand and includes all case series and cohorts designs that have investigated the diagnostic values. Each test includes a utility score and a QUADAS score per each test.

 

Chapter 6 Special Clinical Tests of the Thoracic Spine

Chapter 6 reports the special clinical tests of the thoracic and includes all case series and cohorts designs that have investigated the diagnostic values. Each test includes a utility score and a QUADAS score per each test.

 

Chapter 7 Special Clinical Tests of the Lumbar Spine

Chapter 7 includes the special clinical tests of the lumbar spine and includes all case series and cohorts designs that have investigated the diagnostic values. Each test includes a utility score and a QUADAS score per each test.

 

Chapter 8 Special Clinical Tests of the Pelvic Girdle and Sacroiliac Joint

Chapter 8 includes the special clinical tests of the pelvic girdle and sacroiliac joint and includes all case series and cohorts designs that have investigated the diagnostic values. Each test includes a utility score and a QUADAS score per each test.

 

Chapter 9 Special Clinical Tests of the Hip

Chapter 9 reports the special clinical tests of the hip and includes all case series and cohorts designs that have investigated the diagnostic values. Each test includes a utility score and a QUADAS score per each test.

 

Chapter 10 Special Clinical Tests of the Knee

Chapter 10 reports the special clinical tests of the knee and includes all case series and cohorts designs that have investigated the diagnostic values. Each test includes a utility score and a QUADAS score per each test.

 

Chapter 11 Special Clinical Tests of the Lower Leg, Ankle and Foot

Chapter 11 reports the special clinical tests of the lower leg, ankle and foot and includes all case series and cohorts designs that have investigated the diagnostic values. Each test includes a utility score and a QUADAS score per each test.