Rheumatology and Orthopaedics - Brossura

Coote, Annabel; Haslam, Paul

 
9780723433507: Rheumatology and Orthopaedics

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This study tool covers all of today's most essential knowledge in rheumatology and orthopaedics-in a bright, colorful, easy-to-use format that facilitates mastery of the material. Basic science and clinical informa¬tion are thoroughly integrated throughout. And, plentiful illustrations, tables, boxes, and bulleted lists make the content simple to absorb.

  • A bulleted outline format expedites review.
  • "Hints and Tips" boxes present advice on how to remember key facts.
  • 2-color line drawings make concepts easy to grasp.
  • Differential diagnosis boxes assist in the identification of common diseases and disorders.
  • "Comprehension Check" boxes help readers to assess their understanding.
  • Self-assessment content facilitates exam practice.
FACULTY ADVISORS
Michael Snaith, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Rheumatology, University of Sheffield and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield; and Andrew Hamer, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield.
SERIES EDITOR
Daniel Horton-Szar, GP Principal, Canterbury, Kent, UK.

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Contenuti

Part I: The Patient Presents With

1 Regional pain

2 Widespread musculoskeletal pain

3 Acute, hot swollen joint

4 Child with limp

5 Deformity

6 Widespread aches and pains

6 Limb swelling

7 Bone lesion on X-ray

Part II: Diseases and Disorders

8 Osteoarthritis

9 Rheumatoid arthritis

10 Spondyloarthropathy

11 Connective tissue diseases

12 Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease

13 Crystal arthropathies

14 Paediatric joint disease

15 Fractures

16 Infection of bones and joints

17 Fibromyalgia and chronic pain

18 Surgical principles

19 Post-operative complications

20 Bone tumours/malignancy

21 Disorders of the spine

22 Sports injuries

23 Peripheral nerve lesions

24 Soft tissue disorders

Part III: History, Examination, and Common Investigations

25 Taking a history

26 Examination

27 Specific examination of joints

28 Peripheral nerve examination

28 Writing up a medical clerking

29 Common Investigations

Product Description

Book by Annabel Coote Paul Haslam

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