The Clinical ORthopedic Exam (CORE) application is a robust reference tool for clinicians from multiple disciplines. It offers a database of almost 250 clinical tests to aid in diagnosis for musculoskeletal and orthopedic disorders. It offers descriptions on how to perform each test as originally described by its author, video demonstrations**, diagnostic properties (reliability and validity), and links to supporting medical references via abstracts in PUBMed**.

The three main criterion used to select tests that are included in this application were:
1) the test must be described/referenced in a peer-reviewed medical journal,
2) the test must be used in the evaluation and diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathology, and
3) the test would be performed by the clinician or as part of clinical evaluation (not include laboratory or diagnostic imaging tests for example).

This is a powerful pocket reference that receives periodic updates in order to keep abreast of emerging research and promote diagnosis and interventions that are evidence-based and clinically relevant.

www.clinicallyrelevant.com

**VIDEO DEMONSTRATION OF CLINICAL TESTS AND PUBMED REFERENCE REVIEW REQUIRE AN ACTIVE NETWORK CONNECTION


?It's with a warm welcome that CORE ("Clinical Orthopedic Exam") arrives. This iPhone medical application packs a significant amount of text and video for a price of $39.99. Hopefully it will help herald in a new generation of bedside clinical decision-making applications?
?. the authors of CORE were ambitious in their scope. They assembled almost 250 physical exam maneuvers, encompassing all the extremities as well as the spine. For each exam, they have included step by step instructions, positive and negative findings and, most critical, a short video
?. if their first application is any indication, it seems we will have more to celebrate in the future? it's an excellent application for doing the musculoskeletal portion of the physical exam.
?. we'd like to also stress how this is a great medical application for primary care physicians. All primary care physicians know how important a strong musculoskeletal physican exam can be, as they are often the first line for presenting symptoms.?

- Dr. Wodajo, Orthopedic Surgeon (iMedicalApps.com)



?Owing to the importance of correct evidence-based practice in the clinical setting, CORE ? Clinical ORthopedic Exam provides a comprehensive compilation of peer-referenced tests to aid in the diagnosis of orthopedic pathologies.
?.while it is an expensive application, an equivalent text would cost several-fold more and cannot offer the same portability and ease of use. From a clinicians perspective, CORE - Clinical ORthopedic Exam is an invaluable pocket reference in the examination of musculoskeletal pathology.?

- Shaun Campbell (theiphoneappreview.com)