Foot & Ankle Books & Publications Updates by Prof Maneesh Bhatia
BMA best book award for Primary Care
The BMA medical book awards (MBA) take place annually to recognise outstanding contributions to medical literature. Attached / below is a short video from the BMA Book awards that took place this year and on 30th September 2021, where the book Essentials of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Edited by Mr Maneesh Bhatia, was declared winner.
This book is a ‘go-to’ guide to foot and ankle surgery for postgraduate orthopaedic surgery examinations . A streamlined approach ensures that the 20 core topics are covered in a succinct and practical way. Foot and ankle surgery is a vast topic that can be daunting to revise due to the complex and diverse nature of associated pathologies. Look no further than this book for ‘gold standard’ answers to foot and ankle conditions.
Professor Bhatia at his book launch “Essentials of Foot and Ankle Surgery” with his family and his colleague authors
Musculoskeletal injections for joint or tendon problems are performed commonly and their use, which can result in a marked improvement in acute symptoms as well as delay or postpone surgery, is on the rise.
Key features:
- Provides concise, current and portable information
- Covers the latest treatment options, supported by scientific evidence and guidelines
- Discusses alternative injections, non-injection measures and novel treatment modalities
- Text supported by illustrations and video of injection procedures and physiotherapy
- Ideal for both the non-specialist seeking an introduction to the subject and the more experienced practitioner
This accessible guide helps doctors from various disciplines including orthopaedics, sports medicine, rheumatology, radiology and primary care as well as allied health care professionals understand the indications and local anatomy to safely perform injections with complication avoidance. In addition, the book provides useful information regarding other alternatives including physiotherapy and novel modalities. The content is supported by current evidence, guidelines and companion videos.
An Orthopaedics Guide for Today’s GP
Features
A uniquely practical handbook for GPs dealing with musculoskeletal disorders.
More than 1 in 5 GP consultations are for patients with musculoskeletal problems. As the population ages, ‘degenerative’ conditions will continue to increase. This book helps practitioners to cope with the major workload and burden on primary care services represented by these problems.
The guidance reflects the 2014 NICE Guidelines on Musculoskeletal Disorder Management.
Injection techniques are included, increasingly administered by the GP.
Covers extremities like hand, ankle and foot, neglected in existing orthopaedic guides despite frequent presentation.
Summary of An Orthopaedics Guide for Today’s GP
This practical handbook is an essential reference for GPs when dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, as well as a useful exam prep aid for the common MSK cases that occur in the CSA. Responding to increasing pressures on GPs to reduce the number of referrals and treat more patients in the community, the book covers a breadth of orthopaedic disorders, with clear colour photographs and diagrams to demonstrate techniques in practice.
Chapters are authored by experts in each disorder with GP input, putting a strong focus on diagnosis and easy-to-follow processes for deciding courses of action and investigation. Each section explores the range of treatment options for that topic, including step-by-step injection techniques where relevant, and signposts need-to-know areas with ‘red flags’.
This is an important reach-for guide to assist GPs with easy diagnosis and to provide clear direction on next recommended steps.