A concise evidence-based guide to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatological and related musculoskeletal disorders, outlining principles and clinical skills, and containing 100 case presentations illustrated by clinical colour photos and imaging with detailed explanations.
The authors have produced a concise evidence-based guide to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatological and related musculoskeletal disorders. The first section outlines principles and vital clinical skills. The central section contains 100 case presentations illustrated by clinical color photos and radiographic images with detailed explanations. Topics covered include autoimmune rheumatic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bone disease, mechanical disorders, soft tissue, cancer, infections, chronic pain, and much more. The final section deals with data interpretation.
"This book is excellent and it succeeds in providing a glimpse of rheumatology in a fun manner ? The simplicity and large number of images make it a quick and fun read."-Kyle Sinclair, MD, Washington University Medical Center for Doody's Review Service
