Oxford Textbooks in Rheumatology

Axial spondyloarthritis is a relatively new term, now becoming widely accepted in clinical practice, referring to inflammatory disease predominantly of the spine where the main symptom is back pain. The most common subset of AxSpA is ankylosing spondylitis. This is a rapidly evolving field with new diagnostic criteria and treatments, which are likely to evolve further. This book covers the significant recent advances in the epidemiology, genetics, pathogenesis, classification, and treatment of this disabling disease, from a truly global perspective.Less

The Oxford Textbook of Clinical and Biomedical Disorders of the Skeleton provides an up-to-date account of the ‘classic’ and ‘new’ metabolic disorders of the skeleton, and deals with their causes, clinical aspects, and treatment. Bone biology and investigation precede chapters on osteoporosis, osteomalacia and rickets, parathyroid bone disease, Paget disease, and the effects of malignancy on the skeleton. The ‘new’ metabolic bone disorders follow, with chapters on osteogenesis imperfecta, skeletal dysplasias, osteopetrosis, and osteosclerosis, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, enzyme defects and the skeleton, fibrous dysplasia, fibrogenesis imperfecta ossium, and ectopic mineralization. In all the latest known molecular causes are discussed and personal experiences of the disorders are described.Less

This updated second edition of this textbook provides a comprehensive summary of the developing field of musculoskeletal medicine. With several new chapters covering the latest evidence on efficacy and effectiveness of management strategies, the provision of services, and the latest developments in musculoskeletal ultrasound, and with a concurrent online edition featuring video presentations of musculoskeletal examination and investigative techniques, this new edition serves as a comprehensive reference on musculoskeletal medicine. As for the first edition, a common theme throughout is the absolute requirement for the predication of a clinical diagnosis based upon manual examination skills. The continued inclusion of the best available documented research supports the integration of clinical expertise and scientific evidence and, thereby, the pursuit of evidence-based musculoskeletal medicine, as far as is possible. This new edition will be of considerable value to consultants in musculoskeletal medicine and others who work or have an interest in musculoskeletal medicine including rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors.Less

The Oxford Textbook of Osteoarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy provides full coverage of joint failure, and includes detailed sections on epidemiology, risk factors, clinical assessment, and investigations. There are also new in-depth sections on gout and other crystal arthropathies. Clinically relevant and easily understandable overviews of basic science, including pathology and pain physiology, along with critical appraisal of current guidelines, make this a highly valuable resource. Significant coverage is also given to patient education and the involvement of the patient in management planning.Less

Owing to recent advances in the recognition of psoriatic arthritis, its outcomes, its pathogenesis, and the development of several novel therapeutic approaches, it is believed that a comprehensive textbook on psoriatic arthritis was necessary. This book will provide the most up-to-date information in the advances in the field of psoriatic arthritis, its classification criteria, and mechanisms of bone destruction and formation. This chapter provides an overview of the scope of the textbook, the rationale behind writing a volume on this subject, and advice to clinicians.Less

This thoroughly revised fourth edition of the Oxford Textbook of Rheumatology reflects the changing face of the specialty and the many recent advances in the science, treatment, and understanding of rheumatic diseases. This resource investigates the presentation and management of rheumatic conditions at all ages. Where relevant, treatment approaches are evidence-based and cross-referenced to national and international guidelines. Each clinical chapter provides up-to-date treatment advice illustrated with clinical vignettes as appropriate, and the authors consistently emphasize the overlap of rheumatology with other disciplines.Less

The third edition of this definitive and highly-regarded reference resource provides a comprehensive review of vasculitis, a fascinating array of life-threatening and minor conditions caused by inflammatory syndromes and diseases that affect the blood vessels. This resource uniquely brings together concepts from both the biological and clinical aspects of vasculitis. Research in clinical immunology now invigorates the entire area of vasculitis and shapes a rational approach to pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment, which is the substance of this text. Over 40 chapters cover known vasculitic conditions, and are illustrated with over 250 full-colour photographs of clinical and pathologic findings, diagrams, and tables. Separate sections are devoted to basic science, clinical manifestations commonly seen in vasculitis, imaging and percutaneous interventions, individual diseases and syndromes, as well as conditions which can mimic vasculitis. Many of the conditions are rare, and it is the exceptional clinician who has much experience with more than a few of these; thus, the invaluable experience of the international team of authors makes this new edition truly indispensable.Less