Illustrated Handbook of Rheumatic and Musculo-Skeletal Diseases
This book comprehensively reviews clinical aspects and features of rheumatic and musculo-skeletal diseases in an integrated and easy to read format. It enables the reader to become confident in identifying common and unusual disease symptoms and be able t
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Illustrated Handbook of Rheumatic and Musculo-Skeletal Diseases
Eleftherios Pelechas • Evripidis Kaltsonoudis Paraskevi V. Voulgari • Alexandros A. Drosos
Illustrated Handbook of Rheumatic and Musculo-Skeletal Diseases
Eleftherios Pelechas Rheumatology Clinic - Department of Internal Medicine University of Ioannina Ioannina Greece
Evripidis Kaltsonoudis Rheumatology Clinic - Department of Internal Medicine University of Ioannina Ioannina Greece
Paraskevi V. Voulgari Rheumatology Clinic - Department of Internal Medicine University of Ioannina Ioannina Greece
Alexandros A. Drosos Rheumatology Clinic - Department of Internal Medicine University of Ioannina Ioannina Greece
ISBN 978-3-030-03663-8 ISBN 978-3-030-03664-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03664-5 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018964716 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
“To our patients who not only trusted their health but also allowed us to take photos of their clinical manifestations in order to teach students and other health professionals” “To all the medical, nursing and supporting staff who worked in the rheumatology clinic all these years and gave battles against pain, giving hope, courage and strength to our patients”
Preface
This first edition of the Illustrated Handbook of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases offers a practical guide to all those who deal with patients suffering from rheumatic conditions and related disorders. Nowadays, rheumatic conditions are common both in general and hospital practice and are a major source of morbidity and mortality. Skin and musculoskeletal manifestations may be the first signs of a rheumati
