Musculoskeletal medicine books

Scoliosis is a lateral spinal deformity often coupled with vertebral rotation with most of the cases presenting as idiopathic. This book presents topical research in the study of the causes, symptoms and treatment of scoliosis. It...

For its 4th edition, this book has been amended, updated, and rearranged. Covers the role of pinhole imaging, and the novel diagnostic use of gamma correction pinhole bone scan in skeletal disorders. Includes pinhole scans plus...

Presents various aspects of MR musculoskeletal imaging, including basic principles of interpretation, physics, and terminology before moving through a systematic presentation of disease states in each anatomic region of the body....

The physical examination of the elbow, wrist, and hand can be a complex topic for professionals with all levels of clinical experience. How can advance concepts be taught in a user friendly, clear format, while still providing...

This book focuses on mechanical aspects of skeletal fragility related to aging and osteoporosis. For clinical and research professionals, topics range from age-related changes in trabecular structure and strength, to exercise and...

Describes the cytologic, small core biopsy, immunohistochemical and molecular diagnostic features of musculoskeletal lesions, with numerous images and clinical vignettes.

This book will teach students and junior doctors to recognize important conditions in orthopaedics and rheumatology, and to develop their diagnostic and management skills, in a format that encourages self-directed learning,...

Educates orthopaedic surgeons about the physiological changes that occur during the aging process and the treatment options available for common musculoskeletal injuries in the aging athlete. The book covers treating...

Systematically working from the whole body down to cellular levels, this book presents a multiscale, integrative approach to skeletal research.

Helps you take the mystery out of MRI interpretation and its relationship to arthroscopy. Illustrated with MR, arthroscopic, and anatomical images, this title offers both orthopaedists and radiologists a correlated, systematic...

The wealth of images and user-friendly format of Skeletal Development of the Hand and Wrist enable a faster and more accurate approach to determining skeletal maturity.

Presenting recent advancements in research findings and the resulting new schools of thought on the physiology of human bone, this comprehensive reference examines information on dietary pattern and specific nutrients in bone...

Over the years much attention has been paid to understanding and diagnosing Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass that results from the process of aging. This issue covers the history of Sarcopenia and works to define Sarcopenia...

This highly illustrated and unique book deals specifically with systemic sclerosis in a case study format. Each case presentation includes illustrative figures, a discussion of the pathophysiology relevant to the case, and a...

Provides an overview of rheumatoid arthritis, including its epidemiology, symptoms, signs, and pathophysiology, this concise guide serves as a practical, user-friendly reference for rheumatologists and other healthcare...