RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND THE HAND
1 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND THE HAND Leslie Schrieber Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Explain the structure and function of synovial joints. 2. Understand the relevant…
TRAUMA AND THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
10 TRAUMA AND THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Andrew Ellis and Thomas Taylor Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the biological basis of fracture healing. 2. Outline…
ARTICULAR CARTILAGE IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
6 ARTICULAR CARTILAGE IN HEALTH AND DISEASE Lyn March and Chris Little Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand normal articular cartilage structure and function,…
SOFT TISSUE RHEUMATIC DISEASE INVOLVING THE SHOULDER AND ELBOW
2 SOFT TISSUE RHEUMATIC DISEASE INVOLVING THE SHOULDER AND ELBOW David H. Sonnabend Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand normal shoulder anatomy and function….
AUTOIMMUNITY AND THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
9 AUTOIMMUNITY AND THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Nicholas Manolios Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the features of autoimmune disease in the musculoskeletal system. 2. Understand…
INFECTION AND THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
11 INFECTION AND THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Sydney Nade Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand how microorganisms reach bones or joints. 2. Understand the possible effects…
NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES
3 NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES Michael Tonkin Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand normal peripheral nerve anatomy and function including electrophysiological testing. 2. Appreciate the aetiopathogenesis…
CRYSTAL ARTHROPATHIES AND THE ANKLE
7 CRYSTAL ARTHROPATHIES AND THE ANKLE Neil McGill Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the possible causes of acute arthritis in a single joint…
DISORDERS OF SKELETAL MUSCLE
8 DISORDERS OF SKELETAL MUSCLE Rodger Laurent Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the structure and function of skeletal muscle. 2. Describe the pathological changes…
