The Foot and Ankle in Rheumatology

The Foot and Ankle in Rheumatology by Philip S. Helliwell, Mike R. Backhouse and Heidi J. Siddle
Musculoskeletal foot pathology is endemic in patients with rheumatological conditions, with up to 90% of patients reporting current foot pain. However, foot pathology is often trivialised, despite the strong body of evidence showing foot problems are associated with reduced quality of life. The Foot and Ankle in Rheumatology is a unique, comprehensive, and detailed guide to all aspects of the management of foot and ankle pathologies in rheumatic conditions. Written by a team of leading experts, this title provides international perspectives and current state of the art information on foot and ankle pathology across a range of conditions. With over 170 colour images and photographs, practical diagnostic and management techniques are clearly explained with references to the latest guidelines. Rheumatology is a fast-evolving field, with major advances in treatment and management strategies. As the effective management of rheumatological foot and ankle disorders requires and integrated, disease-stage approach across a multidisciplinary team, the Foot and Ankle in Rheumatology has been designed to provide clear, practical, and evidence-based advice for a wide range of health professions, from podiatrists, rheumatologists, and orthopaedic surgeons to occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Table of Contents for The Foot and Ankle in Rheumatology:
Chapter 1 Current concepts in rheumatology
Chapter 2 Anatomy of the foot and ankle
Chapter 3 Normal function and movement
Chapter 4 Osteoarthritis
Chapter 5 Crystal arthritis
Chapter 6 Rheumatoid arthritis
Chapter 7 Spondyloarthropathies
Chapter 8 Autoimmune connective tissue diseases
Chapter 9 Soft-tissue disorders
Chapter 10 Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Chapter 11 Clinical assessment
Chapter 12 Imaging of arthritis in the foot and ankle
Chapter 13 Pathomechanics and gait analysis
Chapter 14 Foot health management
Chapter 15 Surgery
Chapter 16 Organizing care