To aid in the assessment of shoulder conditions, McFarland (orthopaedic surgery, Johns Hopkins U.) presents this guide to general examination techniques for anyone with medical training. He describes range of motion, strength testing, rotator cuff disease and impingement, instability and laxity, the biceps tendon and superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions, and the acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints. He also discusses the best tests to use and incorporates diagrams and b&w photos. A DVD of examination techniques accompanies the text. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)