Description abc of rheumatology continues to be a practical and informative guide to the assessment treatment and management of common rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions within primary care. The abc of rheumatology is a practical introductory guide to the diagnosis management and treatment of rheumatology and rheumatic diseases for the non specialist providing detailed overviews of all major areas of rheumatology this fully revised fourth edition includes updated information on new treatments therapies evidence and guidelines. About the abc of rheumatology abc of rheumatology continues to be a practical and informative guide to the assessment treatment and management of common rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions within primary care. The book is divided into 28 chapters covering all key areas of rheumatology the initial chapters introduce common regional presentations in musculoskeletal medicine such as pain in the lower back knee and wrist