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…
Pancreatic disorders
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…
Managing trauma
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…
