This book is essential for today's health care provider. It covers all aspects of how to treat and manage wounds. It details step-by-step management of patients with open wounds, including pathophysiology, evaluation methods, and options for treatment. The book addresses critical information regarding treatment of pressure and leg ulcers, nutrition, pharmacology, dressings, total contact casting, and a variety of modalities including electrical stimulation, ultrasound, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and low-energy laser. This book looks at the essential area of clinical research and the need to...

Examination of the musculoskeletal system is an important part of many clinicians' daily practice. Orthopedic special tests are routinely used during the physical examination process in order to help diagnose joint pathologies clinically. As a part of physical examination of the musculoskeletal dysfunction, orthopedic special tests help the clinician identify the pain-generating structures in order to define a specific diagnosis and plan of care. Additionally, in certain cases a valid and reliable clinical test may eliminate the need for costly diagnostic testing procedures. Compared with...