Rheumatology, Orthopaedics And Trauma At A Glance 2E

This reference for clinical students and general practice trainees offers two-page spreads with overview material illustrated by detailed color anatomical and other illustrations and b&w diagnostic images. An introduction offers two-page spreads on musculoskeletal structure and function, calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism, history and examination, and imaging. Subsequent sections cover the spine, arm, leg, rheumatology, orthopedics, and trauma. The book ends with self-assessment case studies containing questions and explained answers. Swales is affiliated with Nuffield Orthopedic Center. Bulstrode is affiliated with the University of Oxford. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Catherine Swales is Clinical Lecturer in Rheumatology at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford

Christopher Bulstrode is Emeritus Professor in Trauma and Orthopaedics at the University of Oxford

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.