The Foot and Ankle in Rheumatology

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
1: Introduction, Michael Backhouse, Philip Helliwell, and Heidi Siddle
2: Current Concepts in Rheumatology, Philip Helliwell
3: Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle, James Pickering, Dave Roberts, and Jordan Fletcher
4: Normal Function and Movement, William Ledoux and Joseph Iaquinto
5: Osteoarthritis, Anne-Maree Keenan and Shannon Munteanu
6: Crystal Arthritis, Keith Rome and Edward Roddy
7: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Michael Backhouse and Heidi Siddle
8: The Foot in Spondyloarthropathy, Deborah Turner and Philip Helliwell
9: Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease, Begonya Alcacer-Pitarch, Edward Vital, and Maya Buch
10: Soft Tissue Disorders, Karl B Landorf, Anne-Maree Keenan, and Rebecca Kearney
11: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Gordon Hendry
12: Clinical Assessment, Lindsey Cherry, Lucy Gates, and Catherine Bowen
13: Imaging of Arthritis in the Foot and Ankle, Emma Rowbotham, Richard Wakefield, Andrew Grainger
14: Pathomechanics and Gait Analysis, Graham Chapman and Philip Helliwell
15: Foot Health Management, Heidi Siddle and Gordon Hendry
16: Surgery, Michael Backhouse and Nick Harris
17: Organising Care, Jane McAdam and Maggie Helliwell