Rapid Review of Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders by Manson, Jessica; Isenberg, David; Chambers, Sharon;

Short description:

Bringing together a wealth of experience in teaching, research and clinical practice, this concise, evidence-based guide covers diagnosis and treatment of rheumatological and related musculoskeletal disorders. The book outlines principles and the necessary clinical skills, ranging from basic science, physical examination and history, to signs, investigations, injection techniques and classification of rheumatological conditions. One hundred case presentations are illustrated by clinical color photos and imaging with detailed explanations. The book features a summary page for each major condition and addresses the interface between primary and hospital care. The text also discusses x-rays, dermatomes and autoantibodies.

Long description:

This Rapid Review is a concise, evidence-based guide to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatological and musculoskeletal disorders. Covering the basic principles of joint examination and key clinical skills, the book describes more than 100 clinical cases especially chosen to illustrate both commonly occurring and more unusual conditions. Each case presentation replicates a real-life situation in the busy world of a typical clinic and is illustrated with superb quality colour clinical photographs. Following the case presentation, a series of questions are posed to simulate the diagnosis process along with answers to the questions and a final diagnosis. Tables with lab values supplement the photos and text.

Following the case presentations, the book discusses the top ten rheumatological disease categories including rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, lupus, vascultis and other miscellaneous conditions. The book will become an essential ‘go to’ text for all trainee rheumatologists and general medical practitioners, including specialist nurses, manual therapists and related health professionals.

Key Features:

• Presents clinicians with a series of both common and challenging case presentations that depict the investigation and management of patients with rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions








• Covers basic principles as well as the necessary clinical skills








• Includes more than 100 case presentations with numerous colour illustrations of the highest quality








• Features a concise format ideal for rapid revision and exam preparation

"This book is excellent and it succeeds in providing a glimpse of rheumatology in a fun manner … The simplicity and large number of images make it a quick and fun read."
—Kyle Sinclair, MD, Washington University Medical Center for Doody's Review Service

Table of Contents:

Normal laboratory values. Other titles in the series. Musculoskeletal examination. Cases. Top 10 rheumatological disease categories. Appendix 1: Autoantibodies. Appendix 2: The pharmacological treatment of inflammatory arthritis and the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Index.