Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology, 5th Edition

Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology, 5th Edition

Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology, 5th Edition is a comprehensive, practical and evidence-based guide for diagnosing and managing rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Edited by Gavin Clunie, Deepak R. Jadon, Elena Nikiphorou and Nick Wilkinson, this updated handbook covers patients across the entire lifespan—from childhood and adolescence to adult and older-age rheumatology.

The handbook begins with common presenting symptoms and a practical approach to clinical assessment before discussing individual diseases, emergencies and rare conditions. Its clear bullet-point presentation allows clinicians and students to locate essential information quickly during clinics, ward rounds, examinations and on-call duties.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of adult and paediatric rheumatology
• Practical symptom-based approach to clinical assessment
• Updated European, UK and international management guidelines
• Evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and treatment
• Expanded coverage of rheumatology drug therapy
• Discussion of newer mechanisms of action and targeted treatments
• Detailed guidance on rheumatological emergencies
• Improved indexing and cross-referencing for rapid consultation
• Clear, concise and practical bullet-point format
• Suitable for clinical practice and examination preparation

Major Topics Covered

• Assessment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal symptoms
• Musculoskeletal history and physical examination
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Gout and crystal-induced arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis and spondyloarthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Antiphospholipid syndrome
• Systemic sclerosis and Sjögren syndrome
• Myositis and inflammatory muscle diseases
• Systemic vasculitis
• Soft-tissue rheumatism and back pain
• Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and paediatric rheumatology
• Rheumatological emergencies and rare diseases
• DMARDs, biologics and targeted drug therapy

Recommended For

• Consultant rheumatologists
• Rheumatology residents and trainees
• MBBS and undergraduate medical students
• MD, FCPS and MRCP candidates
• Internal medicine physicians
• General practitioners and family physicians
• Paediatricians and paediatric rheumatology trainees
• Nurses, physiotherapists and allied healthcare professionals

Book Information

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