Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review (2nd ed)

This third edition of the incomparable review bible for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Examination has been completely updated to reflect current practice and the core knowledge tested on the exam.

It is redesigned for improved organization, consistency, and clarity, and provides several new chapters in the areas of pain management, medical ethics, and ultrasound that reflect board requirements. Written in outline format for readability and easy access to information, content is modelled after the topic selection of the AAMPR Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program used by residents nationwide.

To aid in information retention, ""Pearls"" highlight key concepts and stress clinical and board-eligible aspects of each topic.

The text is divided into major subspecialty areas written by authors with clinical expertise in each subject area, and content is reviewed by senior specialists to ensure the utmost accuracy.

More than 500 high-quality illustrations clarify and reinforce concepts.

The book also provides updated epidemiologic and statistical data throughout and includes a section on biostatistics in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

In addition to its proven value as a resource for exam preparation, the book is also a must-have for practicing physiatrists seeking recertification, and for PM&R instructors helping physicians to prepare for the exam. New to the Third Edition: Thoroughly reviewed and updated to reflect current practice and core knowledge tested on BoardsRedesigned for improved organization, clarity, and consistencyPresents new chapters/sections on Pain Management, Medical Ethics, and UltrasoundKey Features: Uses clinical ""Pearls"" to highlight key concepts and stress clinical and board- eligible aspects of each topicModels the table of contents after the topic selection of the AAPMR Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program used by residents nationwideAuthored by physicians with special interest and clinical expertise in their respective areas and reviewed again by senior specialists in those areasOrganizes information in outline format and by topic for easy referenceIncludes over 500 illustrations to clarify conceptsProvides updated epidemiologic and statistical data throughoutContains a section on biostatistics in physical medicine & rehabilitation