Practical Rheumatology

This practical resource distills all of the evidence-based clinical information on the presentations, diagnosis, and management of common musculoskeletal disorders from the parent text, Hochberg's: Rheumatology 3rd Edition. Practical Rheumatology 3rd Edition provides an understanding of those rarer disorders for differential diagnosis as well as guidelines for referring patients to a specialist. With an emphasis on signs, symptoms, and lab tests, this 3rd Edition establishes principles of 'pattern recognition' essential to an accurate diagnosis.Discusses common signs and symptoms, evaluation, and pattern recognition - presentations of regional disorders and widespread pain - infection related rheumatic disorders - connective disorders - osteoarthritis - crystal diseases - reactive arthritis - and more.Encapsulates the key clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic problems for the non-specialist.Features the expertise of more than 50 international experts.Provides step-by-step pictorial guidance on joint examination and injection techniques for common problems.Includes summaries, algorithms, and full-color illustrations that aid in diagnosis and treatment.Features a new trans-Atlantic editorial team as well as many new contributorsProvides new sections on principles of management, including NSAIDS, Systemic corticosteroids, and alternative and complimentary medicine; paediatric rheumatology and metabolic bone diseaseIncludes an introductory overview of the scientific basis of rheumatic disease