Physical Examination for Surgeons

Physical examination is a key element of clinical diagnosis in surgical practice, as well as an essential skill in postgraduate professional entry and exit examinations. With its 'at-a-glance' algorithms, mind maps, and exam-style questions and answers, Physical Examination for Surgeons provides a concise yet authoritative guide to examination technique and differential diagnosis. Written by a team of senior surgical registrars and consultant surgeons, experienced postgraduate examiners and leading international experts, it provides a comprehensive and definitive answer to the challenges of the MRCS exam on physical examination. All surgical specialties are covered, including neurosurgery, ENT, gynaecology and transplant. It is a high-yield revision aid for the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons exam, as well as a valuable reference for the Fellowship exam (FRCS) and beyond. Of interest to trainee and practising surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, medical students and clinical nurse specialists

Petrut Gogalniceanu is a Specialist Registrar in General and Vascular Surgery in the London Postgraduate School of Surgery and an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at University College London. James Pegrum is an Orthopaedic Registrar in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in the Oxford Deanery, and an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary, University of London Sports and Exercise Department. William Lynn is a Specialist Registrar in General Surgery in the London Postgraduate School of Surgery.