Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance

Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance is the new edition of The Musculoskeletal System at a Glance. The book now includes not just basic anatomy, but also features presenting complaints and patient examination and reflects the increased coverage of rheumatology, making it relevant for students at all levels. Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance* Expands its coverage of rheumatology to include all major topics on the medical student curriculum* Includes fully illustrated chapters on examination of each part of the musculoskeletal system* Provides self-assessment case studies to test knowledge and provide clinical context* Consolidates all information relating to the musculoskeletal system in one title Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance is ideal for all medical students studying the musculoskeletal system or taking an orthopaedics or rheumatology rotation.

ISBN 0470654708   Weight (grammes) 402 ISBN13 9780470654705 (What's this?)   Published in Chicester Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd   Series title At a Glance Imprint Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)   Previous ISBN 9781405135153 Format Paperback   Height (mm) 275 Publication date 21 Oct 2011   Width (mm) 220 DEWEY 616.7   Spine width (mm) 7 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly Pages 118

Preface 6 Guide to anatomical terminology 7 Section 1 Introduction. 1 Musculoskeletal structure and function 8 2 Calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism 10 3 History and examination - an overview 12 4 Imaging 14 Section 2 The arm. 5 Anatomy of the arm 16 6 History and examination of the arm 19 7 Problems presenting in the arm 22 8 Upper arm trauma 24 9 Lower arm trauma 26 Section 3 The spine. 10 Anatomy of the spine 28 11 History and examination of the spine 30 12 Problems presenting in the spine 32 13 Trauma of the spine 34 Section 4 The leg. 14 Anatomy of the leg 36 15 History and examination of the leg 38 16 Problems presenting in the hip 40 17 Joint replacement 42 18 Problems presenting in the lower leg 44 19 Upper leg trauma 46 20 Lower leg trauma 48 Section 5 Rheumatology. 21 Rheumatological history and examination 50 22 Pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis 52 23 Rheumatoid arthritis 54 24 Systemic lupus erythematosus 57 25 Ankylosing spondylitis 60 26 The spondyloarthropathies 62 27 Acute joint disease 64 28 Infection and malignancy 66 29 Fibromyalgia 68 30 Osteoporosis 70 31 Disorders of bone metabolism 72 32 Vasculitis 1: Giant cell arteritis 74 33 Vasculitis 2: Medium and small vessel vasculitis 76 34 Scleroderma 78 35 Infl ammatory muscle diseases 80 36 The medical management of infl ammatory disease 82 37 Rehabilitation 84 Section 6 Orthopaedics. 38 Orthopaedics in children 86 39 Sports medicine 88 40 Neurological disorders and orthotics 90 41 Orthopaedics in the elderly 92 Section 7 Trauma. 42 Initial management of the polytraumatised patient 94 43 Wound management 96 44 Plastic surgery 97 45 Burns 98 46 Peripheral and spinal nerve injuries 100 47 Head injuries 102 48 Fractures and dislocations 104 49 Compartment syndrome 106 Self-assessment case studies: questions 108 Self-assessment case studies: answers 110 Index 113

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