Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Lower Extremities

This comprehensive, clinically orientated text is a key sourcebook for the effective diagnosis and management of rheumatic disorders of the lower extremities. The book covers problems relating to articular disorders of the foot and ankle.

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This comprehensive, clinically oriented text is a key sourcebook for the effective diagnosis and management of rheumatic disorders of the lower extremities. Leading specialists in the field contribute their insights into problems relating to articular disorders of the foot and ankle - problems manifested by nearly half of the patients seen in an average podiatric practice. Section 1 presents the basic science underlying musculoskeletal disease - including anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, and providing a firm foundation in the nature of musculoskeletal disease. Section 2 describes the clinical features of articular disease and their variations to aid in application of theory to practice. Section 3 provides coverage of the musculoskeletal manifestations of specific systemic diseases like AIDS. Section 4 covers radiologic evaluation, helping readers to use effectively the latest imaging technology in diagnosis and to evaluate the efficiency of radiologic procedures. Section 5 offers guidance in the medical management of rheumatic disorders of the foot and ankle, providing pharmacologic and other non-surgical rehabilitative options.
Section 6 covers surgical management and includes postoperative and prognostic considerations - so readers can easily compare and contrast which options are best suited for their patients. Finally, section 7 guides readers to a better understanding of the causes and management of chronic pain - a complaint often heard in the podiatric office.