The fourth edition of "Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination" is a comprehensive guide designed to assist medical, scientific, and healthcare professionals in performing and interpreting various orthopedic tests. The book is structured into sections covering different body regions, including the temporomandibular joint, cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacral spine, hip, knee, ankle and foot, and contemporary special tests. Each section includes detailed descriptions of specific tests, such as Chvostek's Sign, vertebral artery test, Empty Can (Supraspinatus) Test, and the Anterior Drawer Test, among others. The authors, Jeff G. Konin, Denise Lebsack, Alison R. Snyder Valier, and Jerome A. Isear, have updated the content by removing and adding new tests, and have included evidence-based information on the reliability and diagnostic accuracy of these tests. The book emphasizes the importance of combining special tests with other diagnostic tools and clinical judgment to make informed decisions about patient care. It also provides a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced clinicians, offering practical guidance and insights into the use of special tests in orthopedic examinations.The fourth edition of "Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination" is a comprehensive guide designed to assist medical, scientific, and healthcare professionals in performing and interpreting various orthopedic tests. The book is structured into sections covering different body regions, including the temporomandibular joint, cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacral spine, hip, knee, ankle and foot, and contemporary special tests. Each section includes detailed descriptions of specific tests, such as Chvostek's Sign, vertebral artery test, Empty Can (Supraspinatus) Test, and the Anterior Drawer Test, among others. The authors, Jeff G. Konin, Denise Lebsack, Alison R. Snyder Valier, and Jerome A. Isear, have updated the content by removing and adding new tests, and have included evidence-based information on the reliability and diagnostic accuracy of these tests. The book emphasizes the importance of combining special tests with other diagnostic tools and clinical judgment to make informed decisions about patient care. It also provides a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced clinicians, offering practical guidance and insights into the use of special tests in orthopedic examinations.