Rapid Reference to Arthritis

Introduction (including prevalence and burden of joint
diseases)
General principles of diagnosis
General principles of management (including when to refer to a
rheumatologist or orthopaedic surgeon)
Drug treatment
simple analgesia
NSAIDs
COX-2 inhibitors
neuro-psychiatric drugs
Management of soft tissue rheumatism (including fibromyalgia)
Osteoarthritis
Management of acute synovitis
Polymyalgia rheumatica - diagnosis and management
Gout and other crystal diseases
Rheumatoid arthritis
Overview of other inflammatory joint diseases
Future developments
Frequently asked questions
References
Appendices - drug information & useful addresses and websites
Index