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Crash Course Rheumatology and Orthopaedics

Crash Course Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, 4th Edition – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you hav… Leer más

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Crash Course Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, 4th Edition – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.

A winning formula now for over 20 years, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated – with an improved full-colour layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.

Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.

Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of rheumatology and orthopaedics will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!

Puntos claves

  • Provides the exam syllabus in one place - saves valuable revision time
  • Written by senior students and recent graduates - those closest to what is essential for exam success
  • Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors - ensures complete accuracy of information
  • Features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes and other useful aide-mémoires - distilled wisdom from those in the know
  • Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats – confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast

Índice

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 limb swelling

9. Back pain

10. Altered sensation and weakness

11. Osteoarthritis

12. Rheumatoid arthritis

13. Spondyloarthropathies

14. Connective tissue disorders

15. Metabolic bone disease

16. Gout and pseudogout

17. Paediatric joint disease

18. Fractures

19. Trauma

20. Infection of bones and joints

21. Malignancy

22. Sports injuries

23. Soft tissue disorders

24. Principles of orthopaedic surgery

Detalles del producto

Sobre los editores

Cameron Elias-Jones

Editor
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK

Shreelata T Datta

Series Editor
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Associate Clinical Dean and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at King's College Hospital, London, UK

Martin Perry

Editor
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Consultant Rheumatologist and Physician, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley; University of Glasgow, UK

Philip Xiu

Series Editor
Philip Xiu a GP Registrar, Yorkshire Deanery, Leeds, UK.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Honorary Senior Lecturer Leeds University School of Medicine PCN Educational Lead Medical Examiner Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Leeds, UK

Sobre los autores

Marc Aitken

Author
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Rheumatology Specialist Trainee ST5, West of Scotland Deanery, University Hospital Wishaw, Wishaw, UK

Anthony Gibson

Author
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Specialty Registrar, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, UK