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-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
Table of Contents
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