Musculoskeletal medicine is now recognised as a distinct branch of medicine, incorporating the sub-specialities of manual medicine, orthopaedic medicine, and the neuromusculoskeletal component of osteopathic medicine. The editors of this volume have been active in promoting the discipline worldwide, and this new edition is the ideal reference for doctors and therapists wishing to expand and improve their skill base, or to further their careers and academic accomplishments, to the benefit of the patient.
With contributions from international experts, Oxford Textbook of Musculoskeletal Medicine 2e is an authoritative account of the basis of musculoskeletal medicine in contemporary medical society. It provides the reader with advanced knowledge of the conceptual basis, diagnostic challenge, and pragmatic management of the neuromusculoskeletal system.
Now with almost 500 illustrations, this is a practical, easy-to-read text with a clinical focus. New chapters cover the latest evidence on efficacy and effectiveness of management strategies, the provision of services, and the latest developments in musculoskeletal ultrasound, making this new edition a comprehensive reference on musculoskeletal medicine. This print edition of The Oxford Textbook of Musculoskeletal Medicine comes with a year's access to the online version on Oxford Medicine Online. By activating your unique access code, you can read and annotate the full text online, follow links from the references to primary research materials, and view, enlarge and download all the figures and tables.

About the Author
 
Michael Hutson, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, London, UK,Adam Ward, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital, London, UK
Dr Michael Hutson joined the RLHH's Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine in January 2010 bringing with him 40 years' experience of the diagnosis and management of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. He qualified from Cambridge University and at St Thomas' Hospital in London. He is past President of International Federation of Manual/Musculoskeletal Medicine (FIMM), past Chairman of the International Academy of Manual/Musculoskeletal Medicine, and past President of British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine (BIMM).
Dr Adam Ward qualified from Westiminster Hospital Medical School and has a Master's degree from the University of London. He completed his specialist training in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine in Paris, and is currently a senior consultant and director of the Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine at the Royal London Hospital for Intergrated Medicine.
Dr Ward has published papers, articles and book chapters both in the medical and lay press and has broadcast on BBC Radio 2, Radio 4 and the World Service. His medical interests cover all aspects of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine including prevention, treatment and lifestyle management. He was the first NHS consultant in the specialty and maintains an active interest in communicating, in all its aspects, the importance of musculoskeletal health.