Crash Course Rheumatology and Orthopaedics Updated edition: Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
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Musculoskeletal problems represent a significant and increasing challenge in primary and secondary care, linked to an aging population, the anticipated obesity epidemic and active sports participation. It is inevitable that all doctors will need to manage patients with orthopaedic and rheumatological problems. Musculoskeletal medicine is a rapidly changing field subject to much clinical and basic science research. This superb new edition provides clear and concise coverage of the diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system and the new understanding that underlies their pathologies and treatments.
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Crash Course Rheumatology and Orthopaedics Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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- Fully updated self-assessment section – ideal for current examination practice!
- Includes useful ‘Learning Objectives’ at the start of each chapter.
- Pharmacological and disease management information updated in line with current best practice guidelines.
- Includes recent research findings.
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- Fully updated to include feedback from hundreds of students!
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Glossary. 1 Taking a history. 2 Examining joints. 3 Investigations. 4 Regional pain. 5 Widespread musculoskeletal pain. 6 An acute hot swollen joint. 7 A child with a limp. 8 A swelling. 9 Back pain. 10 Altered sensation and weakness. 11 Osteoarthritis. 12 Rheumatoid arthritis. 13 Spondyloarthropathies. 14 Connective tissue diseases. 15 Metabolic bone disease. 16 Gout and pseudogout. 17 Paediatric joint disease. 18 Fractures. 19 Trauma. 20 Infection of bones and joints. 21 Principles of orthopaedic surgery. 22 Malignancy. 23 Sports injuries. 24 Soft tissue disorders. Best of five questions (BOFs). Extended-matching questions (EMQs)
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