Rheumatology Secrets

The new and expanded second edition of this popular volume covers the common and uncommon rheumatic disorders encountered in practice, discussed on rounds, and found on exams. Each chapter reviews basic immunology and pathophysiology, important disease manifestations, and practical management issues. This edition features a new section on Pain Management. Mnemonics, lists, tables, illustrations and the engaging format of The Secrets Series make this text enjoyable and useful.




Features

Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets"
Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review
Succinct chapters written by experts their fields
All the most important "need-to-know" questions and answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series
Thorough, highly detailed index
Second edition features increased coverage of pain management
West is a major name in Rheumatology




Contents
I. GENERAL CONCEPTS
1. Classification and Health Impact of the Rheumatic Diseases
2. Rheumatology's Ten Golden Rules
3. Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
II. SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
4. Overview of the Immune Response
5. Overview of the Inflammatory Response
6. Immunogenetics of the Rheumatic Diseases
7. Tolerance and Autoimmunity
III. EVALUATION OF THE PATIENT WITH RHEUMATIC SYMPTOMS
8. History and Physical Examination
9. Laboratory Evaluation
10. Arthrocentesis and Synovial Fluid Analysis
11. Radiographic and Imaging Modalities
12. Synovial Biopsies
13. Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies
14. Approach to the Patient with Monoarticular Symptoms
15. Approach to the Patient with Polyarticular Symptoms
16. Approach to the Patient with Neuromuscular Symptoms
17. Health Status Measurements
18. Preoperative Assessment of Patients with Rheumatic Disease
IV. SYSTEMIC CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES
19. Rheumatoid Arthritis
20. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
21. Drug-induced Lupus
22. Systemic Sclerosis
23. Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Diffuse Fasciitis with Eosinophilia, and Rheumatic Disease Associated with Silicone Breast Implants
24. Inflammatory Muscle Disease
25. Overlap Syndromes and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
26. Sj