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. It 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 contributors. Provides new sections on principles of management, including NSAIDS, Systemic corticosteroids, and alternative and complimentary medicine · pediatric rheumatology · and metabolic bone disease. Includes an introductory overview of the scientific basis of rheumatic disease.