@article{1438435,
      recid = {1438435},
      author = {Esther, Robert J.,},
      title = {Clinical foundations of musculoskeletal medicine : a  manual for medical students /},
      publisher = {Springer,},
      address = {Cham, Switzerland :},
      pages = {1 online resource},
      year = {2021},
      note = {Includes index.},
      abstract = {Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders have a high prevalence and  are one of the main reasons for patients to consult with a  provider. For a range of issues from injury to back pain to  rheumatic disease, musculoskeletal pathology is the second  most common reason for a patient to see a primary care  provider. However, despite their prevalence and significant  socioeconomic impact, musculoskeletal disorders are  relatively undertaught in medical schools in the United  States. While all medical, nursing and physician assistant  students receive exposure to some MSK content, in many  medical schools this material does not receive curricular  exposure commensurate with its prevalence. This practical  textbook fills in that gap. All aspects of musculoskeletal  disease and its management are presented concisely for  quick reference and review, with each chapter opening with  clear goals and objectives. The text begins with a  discussion of the anatomy and physiology of bone, cartilage  and muscle, including imaging techniques and  interpretation. Musculoskeletal infections, tumors and  vascular conditions are then covered, along with common  rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid and osteoarthritis,  metabolic bone disease, and age-specific and traumatic  conditions. Finally, the upper and lower extremity and  spine are thoroughly discussed in terms of  anatomy/pathoanatomy, common clinical conditions, physical  exam, and common radiographic and clinical correlations.  The main audience for Clinical Foundations of  Musculoskeletal Medicine is medical students seeking to  improve their understanding of common musculoskeletal  conditions. Given the relevance of musculoskeletal  conditions to a range of providers, this book can also be  used for the musculoskeletal education of allied  professionals such as physician assistants (PA) and nurse  practitioner students. It could likewise serve as a  resource for practicing medical professionals to develop  and enhance their knowledge in this content area.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1438435},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42894-5},
}