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.

Part I. Principles of Musculoskeletal Health and Disease.- Incidence and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disease.- Musculoskeletal Tissues and Anatomy.- Introduction to Musculoskeletal.-Imaging.- Basic Bone Metabolism.- Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment of Bone Remodeling Disorders.- Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteomalacia.- Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis

Part II. Rheumatic Diseases.- Rheumatoid Arthritis.- Osteoarthritis.- Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies.- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.- Crystalline Arthropathy
Part III. Musculoskeletal Infection, Vascular and Neoplastic Diseases.- Microbes in Bone and Joint Infections.- Principles of Musculoskeletal Infections.- Vascular Disorders of Bone.- Bone Tumors.- Soft Tissue Tumors
Part IV. Musculoskeletal Trauma and Rehabilitation
Systemic Response to Trauma.- Principles of MusculoskeletalFracture Care.- Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries.- Management of Musculoskeletal Pain
Part V. Clinical Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System
Common Pediatric Conditions and Evaluation of the Limping Child
Common Clinical Conditions of the Spine.- Low Back Pain.- Common Clinical Conditions of the Shoulder.- Common Clinical Conditions of the Elbow.- Common Clinical Conditions of the Hand and Wrist.- Common Clinical Conditions of the Hip.- Common Clinical Conditions of the Knee.- Common Clinical Conditions of the Foot and Ankle.