Merriman's Assessment of the Lower Limb

The Second Edition of this highly respected and well-established guide to lower limb examination and assessment provides completely revised and comprehensive coverage of the subject. Bringing together a range of leading clinical experts to examine the stages which must be gone through to arrive at an accurate diagnosis, Assessment of the Lower Limb contains, clearly and conveniently in one authoritative volume, a unique holistic view of the subject with many photographs and line drawings to supplement the text, and case studies to illustrate the theory. The problems of differential diagnosis are explained and supported by descriptions of the most common pathologies.The extensive updating for this new edition takes into account developments in the subject at undergraduate level and ensures that students, newly qualified podiatrists, physiotherapists and all those involved in the diagnosis of foot problems have at their disposal a thoroughly modern text which will continue to be their indispensable diagnostic guide.With its logical and accessible structure, Assessment of the Lower Limb will also be invaluable to trainee general practitioners, medical students working in rheumatology, diabetology and orthopaedics, sports therapists and sports medicine trainees.Features a wealth of illustrations, including line diagrams, photographs, and color plates.Presents information in a logical manner imitating the clinical reasoning process.Each chapter can stand on its own for independent reading of the topic covered.Case studies are included to illustrate theories, and the text is fully referenced to encourage further research.New chapters on assessment of the elderly and pre- and post-operative assessmentCompletely new sections on epidemiology, assessment technology, latest techniques in neurological assessment, wear patterns on footwear and imaging techniquesMajor updating of existing chapters on gait analysis, skin assessment, sports patients and the 'at risk' footNew selection of contributors ensures latest developments and current thinking are coveredColour plate section.