New edition of this definitive text dedicated to the treatment of rheumatic disorders. This companion text to Kelleys Textbook of Rheumatology has been substantially revised to include new information on diagnosis and approach to the patient, as well as all the latest clinical information on treatment. Initial chapters address how to approach a patient with acute and chronic arthritis from a diagnostic standpoint, whilst later chapters go on to provide specialised information on topics such as shoulder pain, neck pain, back pain, and approach to arthritis in the elderly. New chapters on treatment of complications and key issues in specific diseases such as ocular and skin manifestations make
this the definitive text on treatment of this commonly encountered condition.
Updated information on the latest treatments and options for Rheumatoid ArthritisNew chapters on medical documentation in an era of third party review, and pain and psychological management for the patient with a chronic illnessExpanded coverage of pregnancy issues and complicationsAll of the latest approved and unapproved uses of drugs.New chapters on difficult to diagnose and treat conditions such as joint pain in the dialysis/transplant patient, and reflexsympathetic dystrophyNew colour illustrations in the chapters on diagnosis and the dermatologic manifestations of diseaseInternational group of authorsIdeal for both specialists and primary care physicians