Biopsy of Musculoskeletal Tumors
Biopsy of Musculoskeletal Tumors Edward A. Athanasian Biopsy of musculoskeletal bone and soft tissue tumors may appear to be a deceptively easy technical surgical procedure. Patients may also perceive biopsy…
Evaluation of Soft Tissue Tumors
Evaluation of Soft Tissue Tumors Carol D. Morris Soft tissue tumors are heterogeneous in their behavior and management. The vast majority of soft tissue tumors are benign, with benign tumors…
Evaluation of Bone Tumors
Evaluation of Bone Tumors Timothy A. Damron Bone lesions can be difficult to identify specifically, and arriving at a specific diagnosis can elude even the most experienced orthopaedic oncologist. However,…
Common Gastrointestinal Disorders in the Elderly
Common Gastrointestinal Disorders in the Elderly Kristen M. Robson Anthony Lembo CLINICAL PEARLS The elderly may not present with typical symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, such as abdominal pain and…
Common Dermatologic Conditions in Aging
Common Dermatologic Conditions in Aging Charles A. Cefalu Lee Nesbitt CLINICAL PEARLS Intrinsic skin aging or physiologic changes are structural, clinical, and immunologic. Secondary changes (wrinkling, coarseness, and roughness) are…
Common Infections in the Elderly
Common Infections in the Elderly William A. Woolery CLINICAL PEARLS The skin undergoes changes that predispose the host to a variety of infectious insults. Innate immunity does not appear to…
Hematology
Hematology Gerald L. Logue CLINICAL PEARLS Anemia should be evaluated for its cause in all patients without assuming that it is a natural consequence of aging. The most common cause…
Neoplastic Disease
Neoplastic Disease Kenneth G. Schellhase CLINICAL PEARLS Prevention Few interventions other than smoking cessation are known to be effective for cancer prevention. Most cancer prevention studies are performed in younger…
Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: An Evidence-Based Approach
Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: An Evidence-Based Approach Robert E. Pieroni CLINICAL PEARLS The prevention of pressure ulcers is considered a marker for quality of care. Patients with pressure…
Oral Conditions
Oral Conditions Jude A. Fabiano CLINICAL PEARLS Oral health is intimately associated with general health and well-being. Poor oral health negatively affects nutrition and systemic health. Dental caries and periodontal…
