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Orthopaedics and Rheumatology In Focus E-Book

Orthopaedics and Rheumatology In Focus E-Book

Ariane L. Herrick | J. Glynne Andrew | Lennard Funk | Charles Hutchinson

(2016)

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Abstract

  • Orthopaedics and Rheumatology In Focus is aimed at all medical and health science students who require an introductory, low cost and highly illustrated guide to this specialty. The material is presented in double page spreads. The left-hand page has a synoptic and highly structured text (normally under the following headings: incidence; clinical features; differential diagnosis; management; prognosis). The right-hand page has a selection of four to six clinical photographs.
  • Orthopaedics and Rheumatology In Focus is pocket sized and therefore ideal for quick preparation before ward rounds. The volume also includes self-assessment material, which is extremely helpful for preparation for examinations.
  • The book is an invaluable source of clinical photographs giving students the opportunity to see  the full range of conditions that they are expected to know about and on which they may be tested
  • The synoptic structured text is ideal for quick preparation before ward rounds
  • The book includes self-assessment material which is useful for exam revision

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front cover cover
Half title page i
Title page iii
Copyright page iv
Acknowledgments v
Table of contents vi
Chapter 1: Musculoskeletal pain 2
Chapter 2: Acute monoarticular arthritis 6
Symptoms 6
Signs 6
Symptoms 8
Signs 8
Chapter 3: Rheumatoid arthritis: general 10
Symptoms 10
Signs 10
Chapter 4: Rheumatoid arthritis: signs 12
Hands 12
Feet 12
Other joints 12
Chapter 5: Rheumatoid arthritis: extra-articular features and investigations 14
Rheumatoid nodules 14
Signs of vasculitis 14
Internal organ involvement 14
General 14
Imaging 14
Chapter 6: Rheumatoid arthritis: management 16
General principles 16
Physiotherapy 16
Occupational therapy 16
Podiatry 16
Drug treatment 16
Surgery 17
Chapter 7: Spondyloarthropathies: psoriatic arthritis 18
Symptoms 18
Chapter 8: Spondyloarthropathies: ankylosing spondylitis 20
Symptoms 20
Signs 20
Chapter 9: Spondyloarthropathies: reactive arthritis and enteropathic arthritis 24
Chapter 10: Connective tissue diseases and vasculitides: general features 26
Chapter 11: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid syndrome 28
Chapter 12: Systemic sclerosis 30
Chapter 13: Inflammatory muscle disease (polymyositis and dermatomyositis) 32
Chapter 14: Sjögren’s syndrome 34
Chapter 15: Vasculitis 36
Chapter 16: Osteoarthritis 40
Symptoms 42
Signs 42
Chapter 17: Osteoporosis 46
Chapter 18: Osteomalacia and rickets 48
Chapter 19: Hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcaemia 50
Chapter 20: Paget’s disease (osteitis deformans) 52
Chapter 21: Bone tumours 54
Chapter 22: Bone infections (including tuberculosis) 56
Chapter 23: Medical conditions associated with musculoskeletal manifestations 58
Chapter 24: Inflammatory joint disease in children 62
Chapter 25: Shoulder problems 66
Chapter 26: Elbow problems 68
Chapter 27: Peripheral nerve problems affecting the distal upper limb 70
Chapter 28: Wrist problems 72
Chapter 29: Hand problems 74
Chapter 30: Lower limb disorders 76
Symptoms 76
Signs 76
Avascular necrosis 78
Trochanteric bursitis (inflammation of trochanteric bursa) 78
Paediatric hip disorders 78
Symptoms 80
Signs 82
Club foot (talipes) 84
Hallux valgus 84
Hallux rigidus 86
Hammer and claw toes 86
Chapter 31: ‘Mechanical’ problems of the lumbar and cervical spine 88
Symptoms 88
Signs 90
Chapter 32: Nonmechanical causes of spinal pain 92
Chapter 33: Multiple injuries 94
Chapter 34: Fracture atlas: upper limb fractures 96
Chapter 35: Fracture atlas: cervical spine 102
Symptoms 102
Signs 102
Chapter 36: Fracture atlas: lower limb fractures 106
Symptoms 106
Signs 106
Chapter 37: Fracture atlas: fractures in the elderly 114
Symptoms 114
Signs 114
Chapter 38: Joint injuries 118
Symptoms 118
Signs 118
Chapter 39: Soft tissue injuries 126
Symptoms 126
Signs 126
Chapter 40: Benign hypermobility syndrome 130
Questions 132
Answers 176
Index 192