ESSEN OF MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE 5E (AAOS VERSION): .

The go-to guide for anyone diagnosing and managing common aches, pains, and complaints

Intuitively organized by anatomical area and presented in a user-friendly progression from evaluation to management, Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care is trusted and sought after by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, physiatrists, internists, osteopathic physicians, rheumatologists, pediatricians, sports medicine specialists, athletic trainers, kinesiologists, primary care physicians, medical students, and residents.

Know how to handle it and when to refer

Organized to help navigate the patient encounter from first visit through treatment so you can understand your patient s concern, evaluate it expertly, diagnose it accurately, and manage it successfully. Critical advice for when to refer to a specialist for surgical management is also included.

Strengthens your curricula and your students patient care

Educators and students agree that Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care is the preeminent primary care resource, offering one of the few tools that go from the classroom to the clinic.

Authoritative, multi-disciplinary guidance you can trust
Written and edited by a multi-specialty team, including orthopaedists, physical therapists, and pediatricians including contributors from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our collaborative approach provides well-rounded advice and direction.