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 - The end-all orthopedic reference for primary careThere is no need for another orthopedic reference on my bookshelf. Essentials (3rd ed.) is highly visual, easy to search, and quick to browse. Arranged by anatomic regions, the book reviews pertinent anatomy, then discusses the examination. Each section is suborganized by disease state, and clearly illustrates the maneuvers used to diagnose each problem. Finally, treatments and procedures are described with illustrations, photographs. Each includes relevent ICD and CPT codes. There are complete libraries of patient handouts (which are also included on the accompanying DVD in adobe acrobat format). As a family physician, I see a tremendous amount of orthopedic issues in my office, and Essentials has been a great resource for both me and my patients. Rating:  - need more detailI bought this book thinking it would be a more specicfic musculoskeletal companion to Braddom's generalized PM&R textbook. Unfortunately the treatment paragraphs (most important section from my perspective) for each topic were very thin and nonspecific. They were woefully inadequate for an attending or physiatry resident. I sent the book back which unfortunately meant I didn't get to critique the DVD. Rating:  - ExcellentThis is a terrific book. Like the previous reviewer, I am deducting a point for the films not being what they could have been. Also, the print out exercise instructions were not as good as I hoped...but still useful... Rating: - Family Nurse PractitionerThis is an EXCELENT text book for resourcing on Orthopedics. I highly recommmend it to ANY provider. Rating: - Superb!An excellent overview of orthopaedics, with good sections on numerous conditions and injuries. Easy to use reference with attractive layout and introductory illustrations. I took off one point because the diagnostic images (x-ray, MRI, CT, etc) could be improved. In association with Amazon.com | |