Drawing on their many years of experience in various orthopaedic settings, the authors of this valuable resource describe how to apply clinical reasoning to a diverse range of patient problems. The content of the book progresses logically from normal to abnormal findings and from simple to complex conditions. Engaging case studies and self-assessment sections help readers develop a reasoned and logical approach to the management of orthopaedic patients.<br><br><ul><li>Chapter summaries emphasize key areas of importance.</li><li>Case studies illustrate problem-solving approaches and demonstrate how to manage specific client groups.</li><li>Objectives and prerequisites are included for each section, alerting readers to what they should know before and after reading.</li><li>Reading and practice assignments include recommended prerequisite knowledge and experience.</li><li>Well-illustrated text includes line diagrams, photographs, and radiographs to clarify important concepts.</li></ul><br><br><ul><li>New chapters on Hydrotherapy and Gait present current knowledge on these areas.</li><li>Chapters have been updated to include more information on the upper limb.</li><li>Chapters on Decision Making and Clinical Reasoning in Orthopaedics and Gait Analysis in the Clinical Situation have been thoroughly updated and revised.</li></ul>