It is considered that few people escape a rheumatic condition in their lives, however most of these conditions are treatable. This book is a concise reference which can be carried by the busy doctor who is seeing a range of rheumatological problems in different departments, as arthritis frequently complicates systemic illnesses. This book is intended for rheumatologists in training and practice and junior doctors, G.P's, medical wards, and orthopaedic departments.