Description
Book SynopsisRheumatology, 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.
Table of ContentsPreface 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 Inflammatory muscle diseases 80
36 The medical management of inflammatory 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
