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Atlas of Osteoarthritis

Author : Nigel Arden
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1910315168
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (13 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas of Osteoarthritis by : Nigel Arden

Download or read book Atlas of Osteoarthritis written by Nigel Arden and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-19 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Atlas provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the historical and current perspectives on osteoarthritis, including the pathophysiology and epidemiology of the disease. Written by leading authors in the field of osteoarthritis, the book discusses classification, etiology and risk factors for osteoarthritis, the disease course and determinants of osteoarthritis progression, clinical features and diagnosis as well as imaging methods to assess joint damage. The Atlas of Osteoarthritis concludes with the latest treatment updates including both nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments, as well as surgical recommendations for patients with the disease. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease causing joint pain, stiffness, and physical disability among adults. It is an important issue for both the individual and society with its impact on public health continuing to grow as a result of the aging population, the rising prevalence of obesity, and the lack of definitive treatments to prevent or halt the progress of the disease.

Atlas of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author : Paul Emery
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1907673911
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (76 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas of Rheumatoid Arthritis by : Paul Emery

Download or read book Atlas of Rheumatoid Arthritis written by Paul Emery and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atlas of Rheumatoid Arthritis is a high-quality educational initiative, written by leaders in the field of rheumatology, containing a collection of approximately 150 relevant images, with extended descriptive captions and a comprehensive bibliography. The Atlas of Rheumatoid Arthritis will provide clinicians with a visual guide to rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including newer research into the signalling pathways involved in the pathogenesis of RA, before focusing on the treatment of RA. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common and most serious of the inflammatory arthritic disorders, and it dominates clinical rheumatological practice. Effective, early treatment is vital as this can slow the course of the disease and reduce joint damage. RA is usually treated using disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), most commonly methotrexate. The newest treatments target the disease-causing immune elements specifically and directly.

Atlas of Rheumatology

Author : Gene G. Hunder
Publisher : Current Medicine Group
ISBN 13 : 9781573403573
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (35 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas of Rheumatology by : Gene G. Hunder

Download or read book Atlas of Rheumatology written by Gene G. Hunder and published by Current Medicine Group. This book was released on 2009-06-25 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of the Atlas of Rheumatology is designed to help clinicians learn about arthritis and other related musculoskeletal disorders, and to develop an understanding of their possible clauses, clinical features, laboratory findings, and treatments in an informative, pictorial format. There are hundreds of high quality images in step with the latest developments in medicine along with hand-drawn illustrations and in-depth explanations for each image. The text is supplied by world-renowned authors from a variety of medical disciplines.

Atlas of Synovial Fluid Cytopathology

Author : Anthony J. Freemont
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401138281
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (11 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas of Synovial Fluid Cytopathology by : Anthony J. Freemont

Download or read book Atlas of Synovial Fluid Cytopathology written by Anthony J. Freemont and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like all specialized areas of medicine, that of joint disease informative. The techniques, practical and interpretive, has become surrounded by a practical mystique and are highly reproducible and simple, allowing them to be applied in any laboratory. jargon specific to itself. The number of clinicians working Although we see this volume as being of value to all in the field is large but the number of pathologists small. interested in joint disease it is specifically aimed at It follows that the majority of pathologists are at somewhat laboratory staff wishing to offer a synovial fluid analytical of an immediate disadvantage when discussing and ana service. Like most cytology we believe much of the cell lysing articular problems with their rheumatological and and non-cell identification and quantitation can, and orthopaedic colleagues. should, be undertaken by trained technical staff. The book In the specific area of synovial fluid examination the is therefore aimed primarily at two groups: pathologists difficulties for the pathologist are compounded because who do not specialize in joint disease and technical staff to date there have been no basic texts that detail the who will be generating the data on which interpretation methods, findings and interpretation of the macroscopic will be based. It is therefore both a text book and a bench and microscopic characteristics of the fluid in the common reference manual. arthropathies. In this book we hope to go some way We do not believe our data or methodology represent towards rectifying this omission.

Atlas of Temporomandibular Joint Surgery

Author : Peter D. Quinn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111882525X
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas of Temporomandibular Joint Surgery by : Peter D. Quinn

Download or read book Atlas of Temporomandibular Joint Surgery written by Peter D. Quinn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of the Atlas of Temporomandibular Joint Surgery is a major revision of Dr. Quinn’s classic work, taking into account new procedures, equipment, and evidence-based findings from the latest research in TMJ treatment. Assuming that readers are familiar with non-surgical therapies to correct temporomandibular pain and disorders, Drs. Quinn and Granquist focus on the surgical remedies for disorders that are beyond conservative treatment. This concise, how-to surgical atlas guides both the novice and experienced surgeon through the intra-articular and extra-articular procedures that have proven efficacious in the treatment of advanced craniomandibular dysfunction. Chapters take readers through decision making for TMJ surgery, diagnostic imaging methods, surgical approaches, surgery for internal derangements, trauma, osseous surgical procedures, total joint replacement, and pathologies.

Osteoarthritis

Author : Roland W. Moskowitz
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781767071
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (67 download)

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Book Synopsis Osteoarthritis by : Roland W. Moskowitz

Download or read book Osteoarthritis written by Roland W. Moskowitz and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the foremost experts, this text is a comprehensive clinical reference on osteoarthritis. Chapters review current information on the epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, and pathology of osteoarthritis, the biochemistry and molecular and cell biology of articular cartilage, and experimental models of osteoarthritis. Major sections focus on clinical presentations, roentgenologic and laboratory diagnosis, and treatment, including pharmacologic treatment, intra-articular therapy, surgery, arthroscopy, and complementary and alternative medicine. The authors discuss the indications, outcomes, and complications of various orthopaedic procedures. Chapters present orthopaedic approaches to osteoarthritis of various joints—the shoulder, hand, wrist, elbow, hip, knee, foot, ankle, and cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Osteoarthritis: The Facts

Author : Daniel Prieto-Alhambra
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191506834
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Book Synopsis Osteoarthritis: The Facts by : Daniel Prieto-Alhambra

Download or read book Osteoarthritis: The Facts written by Daniel Prieto-Alhambra and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-07-02 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Osteoarthritis: The Facts helps patients and their carers better understand the condition, empowering patients with the knowledge and skills to actively take charge of their own health by knowing as much as they can about osteoarthritis, and finding out how this can be best managed. Part 1 details what osteoarthritis is, what causes it, who it affects, what the main symptoms are, how it is diagnosed, and what the long-term outcome is. Part 2 explains the potential aspects of management that can be used for osteoarthritis, including self-management strategies, exercise, diet, medications, surgical treatments, and alternative therapies. Osteoarthritis: The Facts also includes a useful resources section, including information on support groups and websites, providing the reader with an opportunity to educate and empower themselves with tools that will help reduce their suffering.

Biomechanics of the Normal and Diseased Hip

Author : Friedrich Pauwels
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642662129
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (426 download)

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Book Synopsis Biomechanics of the Normal and Diseased Hip by : Friedrich Pauwels

Download or read book Biomechanics of the Normal and Diseased Hip written by Friedrich Pauwels and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orthopaedic surgery today is undergoing a phase of vara, pseudarthrosis of the neck of the femur, and osteo turbulent development. Once the essential aim of treatment arthritis, even in cases which up to now would usually have been considered incurable. consisted in restitution of anatomy by surgery in order to This atlas not only shows convincing results of such restore function. Various forms of alloplasty have recently become fashionable for the treatment of joint diseases. treatment. Above all, it gives interested clinicians a line to The main reason for this vogue is that restoration of follow and sets out precise indications for the practical normal anatomy improves function and alleviates pain steps of the operations. only in certain special instances. I am especially grateful to Professor B. Kummer who, as Alternatively, the implantation of artificial joints of an anatomist, acted as the devil's advocate, and subjected different types has been presented as the method of the new concepts in functional anatomy and biomechanics choice because the immediate results are often spectacular shown in the atlas to critical analysis.

The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy

Author : Eric Shamus
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071813527
Total Pages : 1421 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (718 download)

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Download or read book The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy written by Eric Shamus and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 1421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A FULL-COLOR, CASE-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY ATLAS FOR CLINICIANS AND STUDENTS The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy delivers a high-quality visual presentation of the disorders a physical therapist would most likely encounter in daily practice. Enhanced by more than 1,000 full-color illustrations and concise, evidence-based treatment recommendations, the book features a consistent design that makes information retrieval at the point of care fast and easy. MOST CHAPTERS INCLUDE VITAL INFORAMTION SUCH AS: Condition/Disorder Synonyms ICD -9 and 10-CM Codes Preferred Practice Patterns Patient Presentation Key Features: Description Essentials of Diagnosis General Considerations Demographics Clinical Findings: Signs and Symptoms Functional Implications Possible Contributing Causes Differential Diagnosis Functional Goals Means of Confirmation: Laboratory Imaging Findings and Interpretation Treatment: Medications Medical Procedures Referrals Impairments Tests and Measures Intervention Prognosis References Patient Resources

Arthrogryposis

Author : Lynn T. Staheli
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521571067
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Arthrogryposis written by Lynn T. Staheli and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-04-28 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term arthrogryposis describes a range of congenital contractures that lead to childhood deformities. It encompasses a number of syndromes and sporadic deformities that are rare individually but collectively are not uncommon. Yet, the existing medical literature on arthrogryposis is sparse and often confusing. The aim of this book is to provide individuals affected with arthrogryposis, their families, and health care professionals with a helpful guide to better understand the condition and its therapy. With this goal in mind, the editors have taken great care to ensure that the presentation of complex clinical information is at once scientifically accurate, patient oriented, and accessible to readers without a medical background. The book is authored primarily by members of the medical staff of the Arthrogryposis Clinic at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, one of the leading teams in the management of the condition, and will be an invaluable resource for both health care professionals and families of affected individuals.

State of the Art Imaging of Osteoarthritis

Author : Ali Guermazi
Publisher : Clinics: Internal Medicine
ISBN 13 : 9781437717501
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (175 download)

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Book Synopsis State of the Art Imaging of Osteoarthritis by : Ali Guermazi

Download or read book State of the Art Imaging of Osteoarthritis written by Ali Guermazi and published by Clinics: Internal Medicine. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue takes a multimodality approach to imaging of osteoarthritis. Clinical issues including an overview of the disease and imaging as an aid to evaluate patient functionality are also reviewed. Not only are current standards for imaging covered, but also newer techniques under development.

The Atlas of Ankle Replacements

Author : Andrew Goldberg
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Europe Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781786346230
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (462 download)

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Book Synopsis The Atlas of Ankle Replacements by : Andrew Goldberg

Download or read book The Atlas of Ankle Replacements written by Andrew Goldberg and published by World Scientific Publishing Europe Limited. This book was released on 2020-11-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomechanics / Alberto Leardini, John J O'Connor, Sandro Giannini -- Biomaterials / Claire Brockett -- Anatomy of the ankle / Tim Williams, Dishan Singh & Andy Goldberg -- Ankle arthritis / Rhys Thomas & Timothy Daniels -- Indications & contraindications for TAR / H Cornelis (Kees) Doets -- Alternative treatment options for ankle arthritis / Brian Donley & Manuel Leyes -- History of the total ankle replacement / John Kirkup & Andy Goldberg -- Designs of total ankle replacement (The Atlas) -- Outcomes of total ankle replacement / Anders Henricson -- Surgical technique of total ankle replacement / Arul Ramasamy, Ali Najefi, Paul Cooke, Andy Goldberg -- Complications of ankle replacement : prevention & treatment / James K DeOrio & Daniel Latt -- Total ankle replacement in deformity / J Chris Coetzee & Pascal Rippstein -- Total ankle replacement in patients with co-morbidity / Klammer Georg & Espinosa Norman -- Modes of failure of total ankle replacement / Timothy Clough & Michael Karski -- Revision total ankle replacement / Sunil Dhar, Dakshinamurthy Sunderamoorthy & Haroon Majeed.

Surgical Atlas of Sports Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology

Author : Andreas B. Imhoff
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662437767
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)

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Book Synopsis Surgical Atlas of Sports Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology by : Andreas B. Imhoff

Download or read book Surgical Atlas of Sports Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology written by Andreas B. Imhoff and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atlas depicts and describes the newest arthroscopic and open techniques for dealing with sports orthopaedic injuries and problems. More than 75 surgical procedures are presented step by step with the aid of superb illustrations. Arthroscopic views, artist drawings, X-rays and clinical and operative photographs are all included to demonstrate exactly how each procedure should be performed. Individual sections are devoted to the shoulder, elbow, pelvis/hip, knee and ankle/foot. By offering complete illustrated guidance on the surgical management of sports-related injuries, the Surgical Atlas of Sports Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology will prove invaluable to both novice and experienced surgeons.

Oxford Textbook of Osteoarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy, Third Edition

Author : Michael Doherty
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199668841
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Book Synopsis Oxford Textbook of Osteoarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy, Third Edition by : Michael Doherty

Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Osteoarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy, Third Edition written by Michael Doherty and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trustworthy clinical companion, the textbook offers best practice and management strategies for these common joint diseases. Formerly published as Osteoarthritis, the extensively revised third edition of the Oxford Textbook of Osteoarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy provides up-to-date and evidence-based guidance on how to assess, diagnose, and manage patients. A prestigious and international author team ensure information is expert and relevant-this is a practical tool for clinicians managing people with osteoarthritis, gout, and other crystal-associated arthritis. Confidently consider and chose the right blend of treatment for your patient, whether physical, pharmacological, surgical, or supportive. 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. This edition also now includes new 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. Also highly illustrated, the textbook is a strong reference tool with summary boxes and key points at the end of chapters making it easy to find information quickly and help you deliver the optimum patient outcome. The textbook equips rheumatologists and musculoskeletal health professionals with the knowledge to provide best possible patient care.

Beat Arthritis Naturally

Author : Emily Johnson
Publisher : Yellow Kite
ISBN 13 : 152934770X
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (293 download)

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Download or read book Beat Arthritis Naturally written by Emily Johnson and published by Yellow Kite. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for natural remedies to help manage your arthritis symptoms? Emily Johnson, the founder of Arthritis Foodie, has written the ultimate guide to living well with arthritis. After a five year battle with the condition, Emily embarked on a journey of healing - with food, exercise and healthy living - and now with her debut book she puts us on the path to taking back control of our own bodies. Beat Arthritis Naturally shares Emily's top tips and tricks for managing symptoms, along with quick exercise sequences and delicious recipes made with unprocessed whole foods, such as Cajun Salmon Burgers, Warming Parsnip Soup and Bright Blueberry Muffins. Emily delves into a variety of topics to help you naturally feel better, including: - Healthy delicious recipes - Key anti-inflammatory foods and potential inflammatory foods - Pain management - The importance of sleep - Mindset and how to think more positively Combining Emily's own challenges with seronegative arthritis and backed-up expert advice from leading therapists and rheumatologists, Beat Arthritis Naturally will give you the confidence you need to live a healthier and happier life. 'Emily has compiled a fantastic book full of useful and scientifically robust information about how lifestyle and food can help with this debilitating group of conditions. Most people resort to medications alone, when actually we know just how impactful lifestyle can be. Emily is banging the drum for arthritis patients everywhere and this is a must read for anyone suffering alone and looking to improve their wellbeing holistically.' - Dr Rupy Aujla, MBBS, BSc, MRCGP, Founder Doctor's Kitchen

PHOTOGRAPHIC REGIONAL ATLAS OF BONE DISEASE

Author : Robert W. Mann
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN 13 : 0398088276
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book PHOTOGRAPHIC REGIONAL ATLAS OF BONE DISEASE written by Robert W. Mann and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Photographic Regional Atlas of Bone Disease is intended to serve the needs of a diverse audience including paleopathologists, physical anthropologists and other anthropologists, police, crime scene technicians, medical examiners, radiologists, anatomists, and other medical specialists, regardless of training or experience. Although originally written as a manual for physical anthropologists, it has become a reference for anyone examining skeletal remains or dealing with bone disease, especially in dry-bone specimens. Over the years it has gained in popularity as one of the few “required” manuals in most skeletal laboratories throughout the U.S. and, in fact, many countries. The purpose of the book is to bridge the gap between clinical medicine, radiology and physical anthropology by providing researchers with a single source and photographic atlas of what they might encounter in one bone or an entire skeletal collection, regardless of antiquity or origin. Unlike most texts written by clinicians for clinicians, or those that focus on one specialty, the Regional Atlas was compiled by biological anthropologists using a “dry bones” approach and simple yet precise terminology, based on examination of nearly 10,000 skeletons. The authors’ expertise and diversity in anatomy, radiology, pathology and human variation provide them with a unique perspective for distinguishing normal variation from pathological conditions. The book was written as a basic stand-alone reference for bone disease and normal variation. It contains black and white photographs and an extensive use of color plates depicting a variety of disease conditions and stages of progression that one might expect to encounter in one or many skeletons. The purpose of this text is to provide readers with sufficient information on bone disease and human variation for them to recognize, describe and interpret them. Once they have identified a disease, normal variant or other condition, they can turn to the bibliography for references and additional information. The Regional Atlas is intended to provide readers with enough information to do their own skeletal analysis. It is this “dry bones” approach, combined with the vast experiences of the authors, vivid photos and simple terminology, that sets the Regional Atlas apart from all others.

IDENTIFICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF JOINT DISEASE IN PALEOPATHOLOGY AND FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY

Author : Nicole M. Burt
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN 13 : 0398087598
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book IDENTIFICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF JOINT DISEASE IN PALEOPATHOLOGY AND FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY written by Nicole M. Burt and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goals of this guide to the identification and interpretation of joint disease are: (1) to identify the diagnostic criteria that are relevant to investigations of joint disease in dry and macerated bone specimens; (2) to differentiate between various disease forms; and (3) to highlight contentious issues, such as the antiquity of rheumatoid arthritis and the implications of the prevalence and severity of joint disease for reconstructing the behaviors of past peoples. The text advocates the use of unambiguous terminology and hence discusses descriptive terms and illustrates how the use of colloquial or otherwise inappropriate terms can lead to errors of interpretation. Joint disease causes proliferative and/or erosive bony lesions that preferentially, but not exclusively, affect the synovial joints of the body and this manual emphasizes those diseases. The major sections of the book review the pathogenesis, disease process, anatomical distribution, and diagnosis of osteoarthritis; multi-focal erosive arthropathies (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis and the seronegative arthropathies); the less common diseases of synovial joints, including gout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and septic arthritis; and conditions affecting the non-synovial joints of the spine such as spinal osteophytosis, degenerative disc disease, Schmorl’s nodes, and the seronegative spondyloarthropathies. The text is greatly enhanced by exceptional illustrations and a glossary of terms completes the book.