85 detailed case studies from everydaypractice challenge the reader with a patient description, a figure as a clue to the problem, and a question. Subsequent pages reveal the answer and offer an in-depth discussion of the case, as well as Clinical Pearls that summarize key points and a few selected references.

•  Emphasis on history, physical exam, and important signposts for the diagnostician.

A broad range of subjects and varied presentations are featured, including spinal cord injuries, stroke, electrodiagnosis, joint and soft tissue disorders, traumatic brain injury, medical rehabilitation for cancer, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, burns, hip replacement and other orthopedic surgery, and rheumatologic and neurologic disorders.

•  Applies an efficient problem-solving, self-study approach.

Reviews key elements of clinical evaluation and rational management not readily available in standard textbooks.

•  Each case finishes with a description of the presented patients treatment, course, and outcome.

17thbook in The Pearls Series of case studieshighly successful texts covering, e.g., infectious disease, rheumatology, urology, sleep medicine, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, and internal medicine.