Author Description
Axial Spondyloarthritis Is The Commonest Inflammatory Arthritis Affecting The Spine. Typically First Presenting To A Variety Of Primary And Secondary Care Professionals, The High Global Disease Burden Of This Condition Has Created A Need For Increased Awareness Of This Condition Across A Range Of Rheumatology Specialties. A Pocketbook Aimed At The Non-specialist Reader Axial Spondyloarthritis Is The Essential Guide To This Common Condition. Focusing On The Practical Implications Of Developments In Classification, Diagnosis And Treatment, This Easily Accessible Text Fully Covers The Broader Spectrum Of The Disease. Concise And Fully Illustrated, This Addition To The Oxford Rheumatology Library Covers The History And Pathophysiology Of Axial Spondylitis, Alongside Detailed Sections On Treatments, Complications And Manifestations Of The Condition. With Each Section Supported By A Handy Key Points Section, Axial Spondyloarthritis Is A Useful And Constructive Resource For Any Practitioner Or Trainee Encountering This Condition.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the clinical management, diagnosis, and pathophysiology of axial spondyloarthritis to improve awareness among non-specialist healthcare providers. The authors, Alexander Tsoukas, Raj Sengupta, and Stefan Siebert, leverage their expertise in rheumatology to synthesize current medical knowledge into a practical, accessible format. They argue that because the condition often presents across various primary and secondary care settings, a standardized, concise reference is necessary to reduce diagnostic delays and optimize patient outcomes.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical context and underlying pathophysiology of axial spondyloarthritis
- Current classification criteria and diagnostic methodologies
- Comprehensive overview of treatment protocols and disease manifestations
- Practical 'Key Points' summaries for rapid clinical reference
Scope Limits
- The text is designed as a pocketbook for non-specialists and does not provide exhaustive, deep-dive research for advanced rheumatology sub-specialists.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners frequently highlight this text as a highly efficient, practical resource for clinicians who encounter the condition outside of specialized rheumatology units. The academic density is balanced by a clear, illustrated structure that makes it a reliable reference for trainees and general practitioners.
Page Count:
176
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191071587
ISBN-13:
9780191071584
Medical
Rheumatology