Rheumatology Examination and Injection Techniques

This highly illustrated text provides comprehensive coverage of the examination of patients with joint or periarticular disease. It includes full details of joint aspiration, injection techniques and examination of synovial fluid. This new edition contains more practical procedures than ever before, with new coverage of biopsy and epidural injections. All chapters have been revised and expanded to include more illustrations. Rheumatology Examination and Injection Techniques has established itself as the leading practical text of examination and injection techniques. This edition builds on the strengths of the first to provide a thorough and detailed step-by-step guide to practice in this area. Teaches basic clinical skillsAll chapters are enriched by high quality accurate illustrations Provides an informative review of joint assessmentDesigned to appeal to a wide audience Practical Procedures section has been expanded to include: biopsy, epidural injections, and principles of diagnosisNew chapter on patient assessment Approximately 20 new line illustrationsEvery chapter has been revised