A complete, evidence-based text on orthopedics -- covering everything from evaluation to intervention Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 3eprovides easy-to-understand coverage of both the physical examination and interventions, including exercise and manual techniques -- topics normally covered in several texts.Written in the consistent, unified voice of a single author -- a prominent practicing therapist -- the book walks students through systems review and differential diagnosis, aid by decision-making algorithms for each joint. Features Updated to reflect the latest version of APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice Case studies allow students to determine the best course of treatment for a variety of injuries Exercise protocols reflect the most recent research and clinical perspectives in the field

SECTION I: ANATOMY
1. The Musculoskeletal System
2. Tissue Behavior, Injury, Healing, and Treatment
3. The Nervous System

SECTION II: EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION
4. Patient/Client Management
5. Differential Diagnosis
6. Gait and Posture Analysis
7. Imaging Studied in Orthopaedics

SECTION III: INTERVENTION
8. The Intervention
9. Pharmacology for the Orthopaedic Physical Therapist
10. Manual Techniques
11. Neurodynamic Mobility and Mobilizations
12. Improving Muscle Performance
13. Improving Range of Motion and Flexibility
14. Improving Neuromuscular Control
15. Improving Cardiovascular Endurance

SECTION IV: The Extremities
16. The Shoulder
17. Elbow
18. The Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
19. Hip
20. The Knee
21. The Ankle and Foot

SECTION V: THE SPINE AND TMJ
22. Vertebral Column
23. The Craniovertebral Region
24. Vertebral Artery
25. The Cervical Spine
26. The Temporomandibular Joint
27. The Thoracic Spine
28. Lumbar Spine
29. The Sacroiliac Joint

SECTION VI: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
30. Special Populations
Solutions for Review Questions
Index