Red Flags A Guide to Identifying Serious Pathology of the Spine 1st Edition by Sue Greenhalgh, James Selfe 044310140X 9780443101403

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ISBN 10: 044310140X 

ISBN 13: 9780443101403

Author: Sue Greenhalgh, James Selfe

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This valuable clinical reference alerts practitioners to potentially serious indicators of pathology in their patients, such as cancer, tuberculosis (TB), or other conditions. With a fresh approach to the subject, it presents an hierarchy of red flags, an index of suspicion, discussion of red herrings, “3D thinking,” and conditional probabilities intended to assist with clinical reasoning. It’s an ideal, on-the-spot resource for anyone involved in the care of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

• The book’s small, portable size makes it ideal for reference in any practice setting.
• Two-color layout presents information in an accessible, at-a-glance format.
• The unique red flag hierarchy assists with clinical reasoning.
• Index of Suspicion highlights the most likely conditions indicated by specific red flags.
• Discussion of 3D thinking encourages clinicians to look beyond immediate symptoms to find the underlying cause of a problem.
• Discussion of red herrings describes how to approach indicators that may mislead a diagnosis.
• Information on the concept of conditional probabilities helps practitioners make informed clinical decisions.

Table of contents:

Chapter 1. Red Flags
Historical perspective of physiotherapy
Early development of indicators of serious pathology
Clinical guidelines
Red Herrings and masqueraders
Some pathologies appearing on Red Flag lists
Conclusion/summary

Chapter 2. Clinical Reasoning
Pain, behaviour and psychosocial flags
Clinical reasoning
Health behaviour
Summary
Weighted Red Flag list

Chapter 3. Subjective Examination: Age, Previous Medical History and Lifestyle Questions
Age
Medical history
Lifestyle

Chapter 4. Subjective Examination: Questions about the Current Episode and Pain
History of current episode questions
Pain questions
Extract from a patient–clinician consultation

Chapter 5. Objective Examination
Physical appearance
Inability to lie supine
Bizarre neurological deficit
Marked partial articular restriction of movement
Loss of sphincter tone and altered S4 sensation
Spasm
Vertebral artery testing
Upper cervical instability tests
Positive extensor plantar response
Disturbed gait
Summary

Chapter 6. Conclusion
Hierarchical list of Red Flags
Red Flags not Red Herrings – the clinician’s perspective

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