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…
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…
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…
12 Pancreatic disorders Questions What are the common causes of acute pancreatitis? How is the severity of acute pancreatitis assessed? What is the prognosis for pancreatic cancer? Acute pancreatitis Acute…
44 Managing trauma Questions What is the primary survey? What is the secondary survey, and when is it commenced? How can you control an airway? Management of major traumas arriving…
19 Rectal bleeding and rectal conditions Questions What are the causes of rectal bleeding? What are the causes of haemorrhoids? What management options would you offer a patient with haemorrhoids?…
51 Axial skeleton trauma Questions How would you manage a suspected spinal injury? How do you interpret a cervical spine radiograph? What is the initial management of a pelvic fracture?…
18 Crohn’s disease Questions What area is affected by Crohn’s disease? What are the differences between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis? What are the features found on small-bowel barium enema?…
8 Upper gastrointestinal bleeding Questions What are the causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding? What is the initial management priority? What is variceal bleeding and how would you manage it? Upper…
