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 themusculoskeletal 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 systemor taking an orthopaedics or rheumatology rotation. INDICE: Preface. Guide to anatomical terminology. 1. Musculoskeletal structure and function. 2. Calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. 3. History and examination an overview. 4. Imaging. 5. Anatomy of the arm. 6. History and examination of the arm. 7. Problems presenting in the arm. 8. Upper arm trauma. 9. Lower arm trauma. 10. Anatomy of the spine. 11. History and examination of the spine. 12. Problems presenting in the spine. 13. Trauma of the spine. 14. Anatomy of the leg. 15. History and examination of the leg. 16. Problems presenting in the hip. 17. Joint replacement. 18. Problems presenting in the lower leg. 19. Upper leg trauma. 20. Lower leg trauma. 21. Rheumatological history and examination. 22. Pathogenesis of RA. 23. Rheumatoid arthritis. 24. Ankylosing spondylitis. 25. The spondyloarthropathies. 26. Acute joint disease. 27. Infection and malignancy. 28. Fibromyalgia. 29. Osteoporosis. 30. Disorders of bone metabolism. 31. Systemic lupus erythematosus. 32. Vasculitis 1: Giant cell arteritis. 33. Vasculitis 2: Small and medium- vessel vasculitis. 34. Scleroderma. 35. Inflammatory muscle diseases. 36. Medical management of inflammatory disease. 37. Rehabilitation. 38. Orthopaedics in children. 39. Sports medicine. 40. Neurological disorders and orthotics. 41. Orthopaedics in the elderly. 42. Initial management of the polytraumatised patient. 43. Wound management. 44. Plastic surgery. 45. Burns. 46. Peripheral and spinal nerve injuries. 47. Head injuries. 48. Fractures and dislocations. 49. Compartment syndrome. Self-assessment case studies: questions. Self-assessment case studies: answers. Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-65470-5
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 120
• Fecha Publicación: 07/10/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés