Rapid Review of Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders (Medical Rapid Review Series)

"Bringing together a wealth of experience in teaching, research and clinical practice, the authors have produced a concise evidence-based guide to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatological and related musculoskeletal disorders. The first section, approximately 25% of the book, outlines principles and the necessary clinical skills, ranging from basic science, physical examination and history, to signs, investigations, injection techniques and classification of rheumatological conditions. The central section (approximately 60%) contains 100 case presentations illustrated by clinical color photos and imaging 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. There is a summary page for each major condition. The interface between primary and hospital care is addressed. The final section deals with data interpretation, such as X-rays, dermatomes and autoantibodies. The rapid review appeals to young doctors/residents in rheumatology and general medicine; primary care physicians, physical therapists and related professionals, senior medical students"-- Read more... Abstract: 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. Read more... This Rapid Review is a concise, evidence-based guide to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatological and musculoskeletal disorders. Covering the basic principles of joint examination and key clinical skills, the book describes more than 100 clinical cases especially chosen to illustrate both commonly occurring and more unusual conditions. Each case presentation replicates a real-life situation in the busy world of a typical clinic and is illustrated with superb quality colour clinical photographs. Following the case presentation, a series of questions are posed to simulate the diagnosis process along with answers to the questions and a final diagnosis. Tables with lab values supplement the photos and text. Following the case presentations, the book discusses the top ten rheumatological disease categories including rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, lupus, vascultis and other miscellaneous conditions. The book will become an essential ‘go to’ text for all trainee rheumatologists and general medical practitioners, including specialist nurses, manual therapists and related health professionals. Key Features: Presents clinicians with a series of both common and challenging case presentations that depict the investigation and management of patients with rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions Covers basic principles as well as the necessary clinical skills Includes more than 100 case presentations with numerous colour illustrations of the highest quality Features a concise format ideal for rapid revision and exam preparation "Bringing together a wealth of experience in teaching, research and clinical practice, the authors have produced a concise evidence-based guide to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatological and related musculoskeletal disorders. The first section, approximately 25% of the book, outlines principles and the necessary clinical skills, ranging from basic science, physical examination and history, to signs, investigations, injection techniques and classification of rheumatological conditions. The central section (approximately 60%) contains 100 case presentations illustrated by clinical color photos and imaging 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. There is a summary page for each major condition. The interface between primary and hospital care is addressed. The final section deals with data interpretation, such as X-rays, dermatomes and autoantibodies. The rapid review appeals to young doctors/residents in rheumatology and general medicine; primary care physicians, physical therapists and related professionals, senior medical students" ... Provided by publisher Content: Normal laboratory values Other titles in the series Musculoskeletal examination Cases Top 10 rheumatological disease categories Appendix 1 Autoantibodies Appendix 2 The pharmacological treatment of inflammatory arthritis and the autoimmune rheumatic diseases Index