Authors:Walter R. Frontera MD PhD, Julie K. Silver MD, Th
Publisher: Saunder
Keywords: rehabilitation, medicine, physical, essentials
Number of Pages: 960
Published: 2008-05-13
List price: $124.00
ISBN-10: 1416040072
ISBN-13: 9781416040071

Practical and authoritative, this new edition delivers easy access to the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders and other common conditions requiring rehabilitation. Each topic is presented in a concise, focused, and well-illustrated two-color format featuring a description of the condition, discussion of symptoms, examination findings, functional limitations, and diagnostic testing. The treatment section is extensive and covers initial therapies, rehabilitation interventions, procedures, and surgery. From sore shoulders in cancer patients to spinal cord

Author: Tamara D Rozental
Publisher: Saunder
Keywords: clinics, orthopedics, hand, issue, arthritis, thumb
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2008-08-28
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 141606303X
ISBN-13: 9781416063032

Thumb arthritis is a common diagnosis among today’s aging population. This issue reviews the anatomy of each thumb joint as well as physical and radiographic examinations. Detailed chapters on the conservative and surgical treatment of each joint are presented to aid the clinician in choosing the most appropriate option.

Authors:Gary S. Firestein MD, Ralph C. Budd MD, Edward D.
Publisher: Saunder
Keywords: online, features, print, volume, enhanced, premium, textbook, rheumatology, expert, consult, kelley
Number of Pages: 2000
Published: 2008-09-16
List price: $446.00
ISBN-10: 1416048421
ISBN-13: 9781416048428

Staying current in a field that’s advancing rapidly is difficult. Now more than ever, Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology, 8th Edition helps you better understand today’s scientific underpinnings of rheumatic diseases, so that you can better manage your patients. With its new full-color design, scholarly approach to scientific concepts, and sweeping updates, you’ll have a source of knowledge at your disposal to help you face even your toughest challenges. And this Expert Consult Premium Edition, includes a companion web site that lets you access this regularly updated, un

Authors:Jerome P. Richie, Anthony V. D’Amico,
Publisher: Saunder
Keywords: oncology, urologic
Number of Pages: 560
Published: 2004-10-22
List price: $172.00
ISBN-10: 0721600034
ISBN-13: 9780721600031

This is the premier resource for urologic oncology. The cornerstone title in the field of urologic oncology, all of the information you need is written in a concise format by recognized experts. This edition includes expanded sections on laparascopy, the use of MR imaging to identify prostate tumors, and advances in brachytherapy - all of which makes this book a must have for all urology practices. * Streamlined chapters that sift through the non-essential information, allowing users to spend more time on gaining the diagnosis and treatment information they really need. * Expanded section on l

Author: Steven McGee
Publisher: Saunder
Keywords: pocketconsult, handheld, software, bonus, text, based, physical, diagnosis, evidence
Number of Pages: 880
Published: 2007-04-23
List price: $94.95
ISBN-10: 1416028986
ISBN-13: 9781416028987

Diagnose with confidence, knowing that your patient assessments are backed by scientific evidence! This is the only clinical reference that takes an evidence-based approach to the physical examination. Best of all, it does so in a remarkably easy-to-reference manner - making it simple to find the available scientific evidence concerning the diagnostic significance and accuracy of your examination findings. This 2nd Edition has been updated to reflect the latest advances in the science of physical examination, and expanded to include many new topics. Plus, it now includes downloadable PDA, allo

Authors:Francis Smith, Bruce Keene, Larry Tilley,
Publisher: Saunder
Keywords: respiratory, auscultation, dogs, cats, cardiac, guide, interpretation, heart, lung, sounds, rapid
Number of Pages: 92
Published: 2006-03-22
List price: $60.95
ISBN-10: 0721604269
ISBN-13: 9780721604268

Composed of an audio CD and a companion book, this package demonstrates how to do accurate clinical evaluations of the heart and lungs in the examining room. The CD offers step-by-step instructions on how to identify, interpret, and differentiate heart and lung sounds in dogs and cats. Made by using a heart sound simulator as well as recordings from patients, the CD also covers heart murmurs and arrhythmias. The book expands on the CD content and offers clear, concise illustrations of electrocardiograms (ECGs) and polarcardiograms (PCGs). It also includes pretests and posttests to ensure thoro

Authors:Murray E. Fowler DVM, R. Eric Miller DVM,
Publisher: Saunder
Keywords: therapy, current, medicine, wild, zoo
Number of Pages: 512
Published: 2007-09-20
List price: $162.00
ISBN-10: 1416040471
ISBN-13: 9781416040477

With expert contributors from around the world sharing their knowledge on 57 new cutting-edge areas of interest, Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Volume 6 continues to provide outstanding coverage of today’s most relevant topics. This book is an essential resource in zoo and wild animal medicine, addressing the special challenges posed by individual and herd medical management, newly emerging diseases in diverse wild animal populations, the effect of habitat loss and destruction on wildlife species, and the utilization of zoo animals in the surveillance and detection of potential zoonoses.