The goal of this comprehensive text is to enable ophthalmologists and rheumatologists to differentiate scleral disorders and implement timely treatment plans based on current best practice and available evidence. Extensive updates to text reflect the advances that have occurred in investigation and treatment of scleral disease since the 2nd edition was written between 1998 and 2003. Numerous new and replacement images of the highest quality, particularly (in chapter 5) of Anterior Segment OCT which is being adapted to investigate scleral disease with stunning results. 1000+ new references to relevant key review and research papers.

This highly illustrated text provides comprehensive coverage of the examination of patients with joint or periarticular disease. It includes full details of joint aspiration, injection techniques and examination of synovial fluid. This new edition contains more practical procedures than ever before, with new coverage of biopsy and epidural injections. All chapters have been revised and expanded to include more illustrations. Rheumatology Examination and Injection Techniques has established itself as the leading practical text of examination and injection techniques. This edition builds on the strengths of the first to provide a thorough and detailed step-by-step guide to practice in this area.Teaches basic clinical skills All chapters are enriched by high quality accurate illustrationsProvides an informative review of joint assessment Designed to appeal to a wide audiencePractical Procedures section has been expanded to include: biopsy, epidural injections, and principles of diagnosis New chapter on patient assessment Approximately 20 new line illustrations Every chapter has been revised