Assessment of the lower limb, 2nd edn

Edited by L M Merriman and W Turner. London: Churchill Livingstone, 2002, £39.99, pp 502, hardcover. ISBN 0443071128 The presentation and layout of the book is very nice and appealing. The content covers a broad range of lower limb disorders and stresses the importance of a thorough clinical examination to provide a correct clinical diagnosis. Important laboratory and other investigations that are essential are well outlined. The book is targeted mainly at general practitioners, dermatologists, and podiatrists, although it could also be helpful for other physicians who treat problems related to the lower limb. With a broad base, it introduces the views of a variety of specialties. It is easy to read and grasp. This could be particularly beneficial to students as well as other paramedical staff. The first few pages have a coloured atlas mainly covering dermatology and vascular problems. With the wide range of areas covered, this is not the book for a specialist seeking comprehensive details in that particular field. …