Böcker av Nidhi Sofat

A practical guide to the diagnosis and management of common rheumatic disorders, using real case histories.Alongside the development of national and international guidelines for the management of rheumatic disorders, there has been a huge growth in the availability of new therapies. This book summarises diagnosis and patient management based around the latest guidelines and expanded treatment options, including the scientific rationale upon which these treatments are based.To aid understanding, the book:features real case histories to illustrate the range of clinical presentations and how these can be managedcovers all common rheumatic disorders, from rheumatoid arthritis through crystal arthropathies to fibromyalgia and chronic pain conditionsincludes a dedicated chapter on paediatric rheumatologyprovides advice on physiotherapy including links to recommended video demonstrationsThe book is written for clinicians, nurses and physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal medicine, in addition to GPs, and doctors preparing for the Specialist Certificate Examination in rheumatology.