Netters Orthopaedic Clinical Examination

This review book comprehensively covers most aspects of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Each chapter provides a meticulous overview of a topic featured in the OSCE, including general surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, hematology, and ethics. Common scenarios for each topic are featured in every chapter, accompanied by instructions and tips on how to take a patient's history, diagnose a patient, discuss treatment options, and address patient concerns under each scenario. Possible areas of difficulty, common candidate mistakes made, and important differential diagnosis are outlined in each chapter. The text is also supplemented with check-lists, photographs, and tables for enhanced readability and ease of use.

This book provides a detailed clinical examination of various orthopedic joints. Each chapter covers the relevant anatomical aspects, as well as basic and advanced tests that can help to understand the patient’s condition and arrive at an appropriate diagnosis. The book includes a wealth of step-by-step illustrations, clinical photographs, algorithms and flowcharts to aid in decision-making. Written by established experts, concise and informative, it offers a valuable guide for all orthopedic residents, and for medical students.