by Marc C. Hochberg MD MPH MACP MACR, Ellen M. Gravallese MD, Josef S. Smolen MD FRCP, Desiree van der Heijde MD PhD, Michael E. Weinblatt MD, Michael H. Weisman MD

Written and edited by international leaders in the field, Rheumatology, 9th Edition, seamlessly blends the latest scientific advances in rheumatology with real-world clinical insights, making it an essential resource for rheumatology specialists and fellows. This comprehensive, two-volume reference uses an easy-to-follow, templated format with concise text and cutting-edge illustrations, covering key topics such as epidemiology, physical examination, pathogenesis, clinical features, therapeutic strategies, and management of both common and rare rheumatic diseases. New contributing authors, new content throughout, and up-to-date coverage of new breakthroughs in the treatment of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and more keep you abreast of recent changes in this fast-changing field.

Covers the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, therapeutic approach, and management of all major as well as rarely encountered rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

Contains new content on artificial intelligence and machine learning; sex/gender influences, environmental triggers, new and emerging diseases, the potential impact of clonal hematopoiesis to the field of rheumatology, and more

Details new immunologic approaches such as cellular therapies, activation of T cell checkpoints, induction of tolerance, and pain pathways in synovial-based diseases

Discusses clinical examination, imaging principles, differential diagnosis, established and novel therapies, perioperative evaluation, pain management, basic science, and genetics of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

Uses a consistent, logical, reader-friendly format with templated chapters, concise text, and large-scale, state-of-the-art illustrations for efficient visual reference