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<p>Preface 6</p> <p>Guide to anatomical terminology 7</p> <p><b>Section 1 Introduction</b></p> <p>1 Musculoskeletal structure and function 8</p> <p>2 Calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism 10</p> <p>3 History and examination – an overview 12</p> <p>4 Imaging 14</p> <p><b>Section 2 The arm</b></p> <p>5 Anatomy of the arm 16</p> <p>6 History and examination of the arm 19</p> <p>7 Problems presenting in the arm 22</p> <p>8 Upper arm trauma 24</p> <p>9 Lower arm trauma 26</p> <p><b>Section 3 The spine</b></p> <p>10 Anatomy of the spine 28</p> <p>11 History and examination of the spine 30</p> <p>12 Problems presenting in the spine 32</p> <p>13 Trauma of the spine 34</p> <p><b>Section 4 The leg</b></p> <p>14 Anatomy of the leg 36</p> <p>15 History and examination of the leg 38</p> <p>16 Problems presenting in the hip 40</p> <p>17 Joint replacement 42</p> <p>18 Problems presenting in the lower leg 44</p> <p>19 Upper leg trauma 46</p> <p>20 Lower leg trauma 48</p> <p><b>Section 5 Rheumatology</b></p> <p>21 Rheumatological history and examination 50</p> <p>22 Pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis 52</p> <p>23 Rheumatoid arthritis 54</p> <p>24 Systemic lupus erythematosus 57</p> <p>25 Ankylosing spondylitis 60</p> <p>26 The spondyloarthropathies 62</p> <p>27 Acute joint disease 64</p> <p>28 Infection and malignancy 66</p> <p>29 Fibromyalgia 68</p> <p>30 Osteoporosis 70</p> <p>31 Disorders of bone metabolism 72</p> <p>32 Vasculitis 1: Giant cell arteritis 74</p> <p>33 Vasculitis 2: Medium and small vessel vasculitis 76</p> <p>34 Scleroderma 78</p> <p>35 Inflammatory muscle diseases 80</p> <p>36 The medical management of inflammatory disease 82</p> <p>37 Rehabilitation 84</p> <p><b>Section 6 Orthopaedics</b></p> <p>38 Orthopaedics in children 86</p> <p>39 Sports medicine 88</p> <p>40 Neurological disorders and orthotics 90</p> <p>41 Orthopaedics in the elderly 92</p> <p><b>Section 7 Trauma</b></p> <p>42 Initial management of the polytraumatised patient 94</p> <p>43 Wound management 96</p> <p>44 Plastic surgery 97</p> <p>45 Burns 98</p> <p>46 Peripheral and spinal nerve injuries 100</p> <p>47 Head injuries 102</p> <p>48 Fractures and dislocations 104</p> <p>49 Compartment syndrome 106</p> <p>Self-assessment case studies: questions 108</p> <p>Self-assessment case studies: answers 110</p> <p>Index 113</p>

<b>Catherine Swales</b> is Clinical Lecturer in Rheumatology at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford <p><b>Christopher Bulstrode</b> is Emeritus Professor in Trauma and Orthopaedics at the University of Oxford</p>

<i>Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance</i> is the new edition of <i>The Musculoskeletal System at a Glance</i>. The book now includes not just basic anatomy, but also features presenting complaints and patient examination and reflects the increased coverage of rheumatology, making it relevant for students at all levels. <p><i>Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance</i>:</p> <ul> <li>Expands its coverage of rheumatology to include all major topics on the medical student curriculum</li> <li>Includes fully illustrated chapters on examination of each part of the musculoskeletal system</li> <li>Provides self-assessment case studies to test knowledge and provide clinical context</li> <li>Consolidates all information relating to the musculoskeletal system in one title</li> </ul> <p><i>Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance</i> is ideal for all medical students studying the musculoskeletal system or taking an orthopaedics or rheumatology rotation.</p>

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