This is the 2nd edition of the book Practical Orthopedic Examination Made Easy. The text is comprehensive, updated and fully revised as per the present day requirements in the subject of orthopedics. In this edition of book cases on malunited distal radius fracture, intertrochanteric fracture, cut tendon injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome are included. The book has 12 chapters. The first chapter deals with how to approach for history taking and examination in orthopaedic patient. Chapter two and three provides a comprehensive description of examination of hip and knee joints respectively. Chapter four is dedicated to examination of foot and ankle. Chapter five to seven deal with examination of upper limb. A sound foundation of understanding of examination of spine is provided in chapter 8. Miscellaneous short cases and topics are described from chapter 9 to 10th. Last two chapters of the book deal with long and short questions for theory examinations. A comprehensive index is given at last. The book �Practical Orthopedic Examination Made Easy� specifically serves the stratified group of people preparing for orthopedic practical exams but also it does help a beginner in the field; gain theoretical knowledge and grab some basics often not found in modern orthopedic textbooks. It has been an endeavor to keep the text as simple and directed to maintain interest of the reader. In this book providing the most frequently asked questions and the �expected� answers, consideration has also been given to some uncommon or unique questions with diligent answers. Non-controversial an answer as possible with direct impact on the next possible questions while simultaneously being adequate. Some controversial answers are detailed and are expected to be accepted by prevailing popular choice. The examination points given at the beginning of every region serve as a quick synopsis along with comments on some uncommon tests that are still uncommonly asked. Organization of the book into regional affections and pertinent cases is more deliberate than accidental considering the relevance of �regions� to examination cases. Some short cases however, have to be clubbed into miscellaneous section as they are either common to various sections or are full sections by themselves. The book is a concise upshot of training and teaching from the expert and experienced teachers at Department of Orthopaedics Prelims Chapter-01_How to Approach Exams Chapter-02_The Hip Chapter-03_The Knee Chapter-04_Foot and Ankle Chapter-05_The Shoulder Chapter-06_The Elbow Joint Chapter-07_Wrist and Hand Chapter-08_The Spine Chapter-09_Miscellaneous Short Cases Chapter-10_Miscellaneous Topics Chapter-11_Long Questions for Theory Examinations Chapter-12_Short Questions for Theory Examinations Facing clinical and practical examinations in reality-simulated situation is a bewildering experience for many, if not all students. This book helps students prepare for the big day. It includes some more unusual questions and the flow needed to be practised in advance to place students in as comfortable a situation as possible. Manish kumar varshney ms (ortho), dnb (ortho surg), mnams, mrcs (glas) consultant orthopaedic surgeon.tata motors hospital, jamshedpur.jharkhand, india
