Diseases of Skeletal MuscleEditor: WORTMANN, Robert L., MD (Univ of Oklahoma) Bibliographic Data: (ISBN: 0-7817-1614-4, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000, $99.00) 380 pages, hard cover Audiences: Muscle Researchers, Rheumatologists Subjects: Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Other Info: The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations. DESCRIPTION: This book is a review of skeletal muscle disorders from the rheumatologist’s perspective. PURPOSE: The purpose is to provide a broader review with greater depth than is available in standard textbooks. This is a worthy objective and the editor and contributors have achieved this goal. AUDIENCE: The editor does not clearly state the target audience but the book appears best suited for rheumatologists who deal with inflammatory myopathies and fibromyalgia. The editor and panel are experts in this field. ASSESSMENT: This is a welcome addition to the rheumatologist’s library. Written by a rheumatologist and from the perspective of a rheumatologist’s practice, the in-depth and scholarly chapters provide a useful reference for diseases of skeletal muscle. SCORE: Weighted Numerical Score: 88 - ***
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