• Overview of entire orthopedic examination in a very simple and structured method • The first chapter deals with basic format, tips and know-how of orthopedic examination • The chapters describing the joint or system consist of basics of anatomy and function followed by common diseases of the area or system in question • Each chapter follows a standardized format which is easy to understand with details and nuances of history taking • Every test is described in a simple way with rationale for easy understanding accompanied by a self-explanatory picture • Each region/system examination has been provided with a proforma for easy recapitulation of the entire examination • Each chapter ends with a brief explanation of several common conditions encountered in that system in a standardized format for easy understanding.