Full Description
SRB's Clinical Methods in Surgery is the second edition of this highly illustrated, extensive guide to a broad range of surgical methods. This is an ideal book for medical students, focussing on various types of clinical examinations and covering many aspects of basic clinical surgery.The book is comprised of 5 sections; examination in general surgery, abdominal and related conditions, specialised areas, trauma and clinical methods in orthopaedics. These sections are further divided into 40 chapters covering the examination of specific parts of the body, traumatic injuries, diseases and orthopaedic injuries.The importance of history taking is emphasised along with techniques for interpreting clinical signs and symptoms in preparation for clinical and differential diagnosis. This second edition discusses common practice as well as newer innovations in clinical methods. Each chapter ends with a case relevant to the topic, presented with discussion on probable diagnosis, examination and investigations, to encourage a better understanding of each examination.Enhanced by over 1600 full colour images and illustrations, this expanded second edition of SRB's Clinical Methods in Surgery also includes an interactive DVD, forming a complete and indispensable guide for postgraduate medical students, residents and fellows in surgery.Key PointsCovers a broad range of clinical examinations in surgeryEach chapter features a clinical case with discussion on diagnosis, examination and investigation1607 full colour images and illustrationsIncludes an interactive DVDFully revised editionFirst edition published 2010
Contents
Section 1Introduction on Clinical ExaminationInvestigationsExamination of an UlcerExamination of a Swelling/LumpExamination of Sinus and FistulaExamination in Arterial DiseasesExamination in Venous DiseasesExamination of Lymphatic SystemExamination of Peripheral Nervous SystemExamination in Diseases of Muscles, Tendons and FasciaeExamination of Oral CavityExamination of JawExamination of Salivary GlandExamination of NeckExaminations of Pharynx, Larynx, Nasal Cavities and Paranasal SinusesExamination of ThyroidExamination of BreastExamination of HerniaExamination of Inguinoscrotal and Scrotal SwellingExamination of Male External GenitaliaSection 2: Examination in Abdominal and Related Conditions Examinations in Chronic Abdominal ConditionsExamination of Mass AbdomenExamination in Rectal and Vaginal ProblemsExamination of Acute AbdomenExamination in DysphagiaSection 3: Examination in Specialized Areas Examination in Urinary DiseasesExamination in Hand DiseasesExamination in Foot DiseasesExamination of Face and HeadExamination of Chest DiseasesExamination in Intracranial DiseasesSection 4: Examination in Trauma Examination in Head InjuriesExamination in Chest InjuriesExamination in Abdominal InjuriesSection 5: Clinical Methods in Orthopedics Examinations of Bone and Joint InjuriesExaminations in Injuries of Various JointsExaminations in Bone DiseasesExamination of Pathological JointExaminations in Pathologies of Individual JointsExaminations in Spine Injuries and Diseases
