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Physical examination techniques have been the basis for medical care for hundreds of years and have been refined over time. Evaluation of the patient and determination of a specific diagnosis is critical in determining the patient’s condition and need for treatment. We are fortunate to have developed technologies which facilitate the diagnostic process. One may be tempted to rely exclusively on diagnostic studies such as diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and/or invasive monitoring to reach a conclusion. The increased use of telemedicine has bolstered reliance on the results of studies instead of physical examination. This reliance on technology would suggest that physical examination of the patient is superfluous. As technology is not infallible, the goal of this publication is to educate the reader regarding the importance of a well-performed examination during which the practitioner physically examines the patient and evaluates various characteristics of the musculoskeletal system to reach a diagnosis. Many times, there is a discrepancy between physical examination findings and diagnostic technology results such as from an MRI scan. Having the ability to critically assess the injured body part to determine if the physical findings are consistent with the MRI results is critical to determine if treatment is necessary. Therefore, we have an obligation to our patients to be able to create a differential diagnosis based on the physical examination. In this book, we are fortunate to have experts from around the world share their experience in evaluating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. We hope it will improve the reader’s ability to physically examine the patient in order to render a diagnosis.