Rheumatology Guidebook
1st Edition
Published on 15. June 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-85996-215-2 (ISBN)
Description
Rheumatology Guidebook explains how to diagnose the cause of a rheumatic complaint quickly and accurately. The algorithmic, step-by-step approach guides you through a consultation, from asking specific questions, to performing an examination and using the results obtained to make a rapid diagnosis - often on the patient's first visit. By following the clear guidelines given here, even a non-specialist will be able to make quick and accurate diagnoses.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
390 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85996-215-2 (9781859962152)
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Content
Introduction; Approach to rheumatic complaints; Diagnostic criteria; Serology; Chronic pain syndromes; Polymyalgia rheumatica, Painful shoulder; Painful elbow; Painful hand or wrist; Painful hip; Painful knee; Painful foot or ankle; Osteoarthritis; Palindromic arthritis; Crystal arthropathy; Septic arthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Seronegative spondylarthropathy; Painful back; Painful neck; Systemic sclerosis; Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis; Vasculitis; Reflex sympathetic dystrophy; Osteoporsis; Pediatric rheumatology; NSAIDs; Corticosteroids; Physiotherapy exercises; Local corticosteroid injections.