
Crash Course Rheumatology and Orthopaedics
Elsevier (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 18. December 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
239 pages
978-0-7020-7360-1 (ISBN)
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Description
Crash Course - 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!?
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-memoires - distilled wisdom from those in the know
Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast
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!?
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-memoires - distilled wisdom from those in the know
Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast
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Series
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Approx. 144 illustrations (144 in full color)
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-7360-1 (9780702073601)
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Persons
Philip Xiu a GP Registrar, Yorkshire Deanery, Leeds, UK.
Author
Rheumatology Specialist Trainee ST5, West of Scotland Deanery, University Hospital Wishaw, Wishaw, UK
Specialty Registrar, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, UK
Series Editor
Guest editor
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
Consultant Rheumatologist and Physician, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley; University of Glasgow, UK
Content
Chapter 1. Taking a history
Chapter 2. Examining joints
Chapter 3. Investigations
Chapter 4. Regional pain
Chapter 5. Widespread musculoskeletal pain
Chapter 6. An acute hot swollen joint
Chapter 7. A child with a limp
Chapter 8. A limb swelling
Chapter 9. Back pain
Chapter 10. Altered sensation and weakness
Chapter 11. Osteoarthritis
Chapter 12. Rheumatoid arthritis
Chapter 13. Spondyloarthropathies
Chapter 14. Connective tissue disorders
Chapter 15. Metabolic bone disease
Chapter 16. Gout and pseudogout
Chapter 17. Paediatric joint disease
Chapter 18. Fractures
Chapter 19. Trauma
Chapter 20. Infection of bones and joints
Chapter 21. Malignancy
Chapter 22. Sports injuries
Chapter 23. Soft tissue disorders
Chapter 24. Principles of orthopaedic surgery
Chapter 2. Examining joints
Chapter 3. Investigations
Chapter 4. Regional pain
Chapter 5. Widespread musculoskeletal pain
Chapter 6. An acute hot swollen joint
Chapter 7. A child with a limp
Chapter 8. A limb swelling
Chapter 9. Back pain
Chapter 10. Altered sensation and weakness
Chapter 11. Osteoarthritis
Chapter 12. Rheumatoid arthritis
Chapter 13. Spondyloarthropathies
Chapter 14. Connective tissue disorders
Chapter 15. Metabolic bone disease
Chapter 16. Gout and pseudogout
Chapter 17. Paediatric joint disease
Chapter 18. Fractures
Chapter 19. Trauma
Chapter 20. Infection of bones and joints
Chapter 21. Malignancy
Chapter 22. Sports injuries
Chapter 23. Soft tissue disorders
Chapter 24. Principles of orthopaedic surgery