Der Rheumatismus: Sammlung von Einzeldarstellungen aus dem Gesamtgebiet der Rheumaerkrankungen

This contribution to the series of monographs on rheumatism consists principally of a brief description of the various diseases which may affect the joints or which may produce symptoms referable to the joints. Although surgery appears in the title, the only surgical bias seems to be in the citation of a considerable number of articles from surgical journals. One wishing to consult this monograph for suggestions on the surgical treatment of various disorders of the joints would be disappointed.

Prof. Max Lange classifies muscular rheumatism as infectious and noninfectious. After brief discussions of the clinical aspects, he considers the diagnosis and differential diagnosis. The treatment is given in considerable detail and includes, with much excellent advice, some discussions which cannot be considered as representing a scientific approach. The bibliography contains not a single reference outside the German literature.