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(Hanley & Belfus) Univ. of Nebraska, Omaha. Exam review of rapid-fire questions with answers likely to be asked on rounds, in the OR, in the clinic, or on oral exams. For medical students and residents. Softcover. DNLM: Orthopedics–Examinations, questions, etc.

Orthopedic Secrets

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This book illustrates, in a succinct question and answer format, a variety of different scenarios of rheumatic disease. In its discussion of common and uncommon cases, the book presents the seasoned experiences of a leading rheumatologist. These questions and cases are easily translated into everyday practice and might well be presented during ward rounds, in clinic, or during boards. The book is an excellent resource for postgraduate fellows, internists and students who are eager to learn more about rheumatology, test their fund of knowledge, or prepare for board examinations.

Self Assessment Questions in Rheumatology

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Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury

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This volume brings together an international group of clinicians and clinical scientists to contribute to a state-of the-art review of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms, methods of clinical assessment, classification and diagnosis of renal disease, combined with a detailed overview of treatment strategies. An essential reference source for all those involved with the care of patients with renal involvement in systemic autoimmune disease, and for those contributing to research into the underlying pathogenic mechanisms in these disorders.

The Kidney in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases, Volume 7

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Medical College of Ohio, Toledo. Offers guidance on evaluating and treating patients with back pain, including interventional spinal procedures, spinal imaging, and clinical evaluation. Focuses on all critical spinal procedures, ranging from nerve root blocks, epidural injections, facet injections, spinal biopsy, spinal imaging, and more. For physicians.

Interventional Radiology of the Spine: Image-Guided Pain Therapy

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Designed to be used in conjunction with courses in musculoskeletal medicine, this textbook’s primary readership is expected to be first- and second-year medical school students, family physicians, paediatricians and associated medical professionals. Its focus is on teaching the biology, anatomy and clinical evaluation of the musculoskeletal system, as well as musculoskeletal disorders and their management.

Musculoskeletal Medicine

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Corticosteroids have many beneficial and sometimes lifesaving short-term therapeutic effects. Unfortunately, they also have problematic and even life-threatening side effects, particularly with long-term use. In this article, Dr van Vollenhoven presents a balanced view of steroid therapy in rheumatic disease, taking into account both ends of the therapeutic spectrum.

CORTICOSTEROIDS IN RHEUMATIC DISEASE Understanding their effects is key to their use

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A Practical Guide to Joint and Soft Tissue Injection and Aspiration: An Illustrated Text for Primary Care Providers

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Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis.  It is characterised by swelling and inflammation in and around the joints as well as inflammation of the skin.  While there is currently no cure for psoriatic arthritis, several new treatments are emerging that offer new hope to patients.  In this guide for patients, the authors draw on their experience from one of the largest clinics in the world that is dedicated to understanding and managing patients
with psoriatic arthritis, and highlight what is know about the causes and clinical features, along with the emotional impact that this condition has on peoples lives and how to manage it.

Psoriatic Arthritis

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The Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy offers the reader a comprehensive therapeutic approach for the evaluation and treatment of Myofascial pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. This user-friendly manual will serve as a quick reference for clinically relevant items that pertain to the identification and management of trigger points. The first section of the book covers the theory and current research regarding the Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome. The research is the most current and up-to-date available on the pathogenesis of Myofascial dysfunction, clinical symptoms, physical findings as well as diagnostic criteria. Treatment methods and techniques are also covered in a comprehensive and step-by-step format. The second section includes the most important muscles that tend to have a higher incidence of the Myofascial involvement. Each muscle is supplemented by two pages of text and illustrations to better aid the student or clinician in an institutional or practicing setting. The muscle page contains a plethora of information for the reader including muscle origin, insertion, location of trigger points, referenced pain patterns, myofascial stretching exercises, positive stretch signs, and biomechanics of injury. Extensive full-color illustrations and pictures include treatment techniques, therapeutic interventions and patient home exercise programs. This innovative and concise new clinical reference guide is perfect for the student learning about the diagnosis and treatment of the Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome or therapist interested learning or applying this successful and effective method of treatment.

The Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy