Textbook of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rheumatology
With STUDENT CONSULT Access
Edited by- Raashid Luqmani, DM, FRCP, FRCPE, Professor of Rheumatology/Consultant Rheumatologist, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science, University of Oxford Rheumatology Dept, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7LD UK
- James Robb, BSc(Hons), MD, FRCSEd, FRCSGlasg, FRCPEdin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh; Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh; Senior Lecturer in Surgery, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
- Daniel Porter, BSc(Hons), MD, FRCS(Tr & Orth) , Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh and Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, UK
- John Keating, MB, BCh, FRCSI, FRCSEd, FRCSEdOrth, MPhil, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, UK
- Raashid Luqmani, DM, FRCP, FRCPE, Professor of Rheumatology/Consultant Rheumatologist, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science, University of Oxford Rheumatology Dept, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Oxford OX3 7LD UK
- James Robb, BSc(Hons), MD, FRCSEd, FRCSGlasg, FRCPEdin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh; Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh; Senior Lecturer in Surgery, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
- Daniel Porter, BSc(Hons), MD, FRCS(Tr & Orth) , Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh and Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, UK
This is a textbook for medical students covering orthopaedics, trauma and rheumatology, offering both core information regarding what the student needs to know about these subject areas and an extensive series of cases with questions and answers that illustrate the thinking behind common everyday practice. The package also offers online access to the text and images, plus an additional 80 interactive MCQs and answers (on www.studentconsult.com).
Paperback, 496 Pages
Published: April 2008
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-7234-3389-7
Reviews
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''This attractive book is divided into nine distinct sections: Musculoskeletal System, Management of Musculoskeletal System, Trauma, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, The Developing World, and Case Studies. Each section is further subdivided into several chapters, providing relevant information in short, easy-to-read sections. This ease of use is further enhanced by eye-catching boxes at the beginning of each section, containing essential facts, and a handy reference to related case studies.In terms of its presentation, Textbook is striking to look at, making use of bright colours throughout, which conveniently correlate with the useful referencing system.''
Textbook of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rheumatology Ed. Luqmani at al
Contents
- Introduction
Section 1:
Musculoskeletal system
Clinical history and examination. Physiology and pathology of the musculoskeletal system. Epidemiology and genetics of rheumatic diseases. Investigations.
Management of musculoskeletal problems
Medical management of arthritis. Role of the allied health professional. Surgical management of joint disorders.
Trauma
Principles of fracture management. Local complications of fractures. General complications of fractures. Management of multiple trauma. Childrens fractures. Regional injuries.
Rheumatology
Generalized musculoskeletal problems. Osteoarthritis and crystal arthropathies. Inflammatory arthritis. Systemic diseases. Systemic complications of rheumatic diseases and rare arthropathies. Bone disorders.
Orthopaedics
Tumours of the musculoskeletal system and pathological fractures. Upper limb. Cervical and lumbar spine. Lower limb.
Paediatrics
Normal variants in children. Upper limb disorders in children. Lower limb disorders in children. The paediatric spine and neuromuscular conditions. Arthritis in children.
Developing World
Musculoskeletal problems in the developing world.
Problem-orientated section:
Cases. Answers.
