Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology

Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology

Contains concise practical guidelines and advice on the management of musculoskeletal problems
Provides a framework for approaching a patient as well as more detailed information on specific diseases
Extensively revised and updated edition, reflecting the latest guidelines and curricula
New to this edition

Extensively revised and updated, reflecting the latest guidelines and curricula
Includes a new section on general management considerations
New glossary of terms
New chapters on renal disease, research, and advice on management
Extensively revised and fully updated, this new edition of the Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology provides everything you need to understand the wide range of rheumatic conditions. Including the latest guidelines and the most up-to-date information, this is the indispensible guide for students, trainees, consultant rheumatologists, and everyone dealing with patients with musculoskeletal disease.

Rheumatic conditions are common in both general and hospital practice; a primary feature of many multi-system illnesses, and in the context of injury, age-related change, and psychological distress. This handbook provides practical advice, guidance, and key clinical facts to help you provide the best care for your patients. Practically structured, the handbook focuses first on presenting symptoms, and then considers key diseases, emergencies, and rare diseases in more detail, finishing with a comprehensive account of assessment, guidelines, and treatment options including the latest advances in biological therapy. It provides practical guidelines on the management and diagnosis of patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal disease. Colour plates and line drawings are present throughout along with tables of key information.

Taking a clinical, evidence-based approach, written by experts, and presented in a clear, practical, bullet-point style for rapid reference, this handbook will be your constant companion and a joy to use.