Musculoskeletal USMLE Step 2 CK Book

The Musculoskeletal USMLE Step 2 CK Book is a comprehensive and structured guide designed to help you efficiently master orthopaedics, rheumatology, and systemic connective tissue disorders. It organises complex MSK pathology into regional and systemic categories, using high-yield facts and clinical classifications to simplify diagnosis and management for the USMLE Step 2 CK and clinical rotations.

🧠 Structured Content Coverage

Whole Body & Systemic Disorders

• Common Adult Orthopedic Injuries

• Ottawa Ankle Rules

• Salter–Harris Pediatric Fracture Classification

• Common Peripheral Nerve Injuries

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

• Osteosarcoma, Septic Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis

• Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis and SLE

• Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy

• Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis

• Systemic Sclerosis and Vasculitides (GCA, Takayasu, Behçet)

• Fibromyalgia and Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Upper Extremity

• Adhesive Capsulitis and Rotator Cuff Injuries

• Compartment Syndrome and Rhabdomyolysis

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Ganglion Cyst

• Dupuytren Contracture and Raynaud Phenomenon

• Avascular Necrosis and Hand Infections

Lower Extremity

• Osteochondritis Dissecans and Bursitis

• Pes Anserinus and Patellofemoral Pain Syndromes

• Morton Neuroma

• Gout and Pseudogout

Trunk & Spine

• Low Back Pain and Herniated Disk

• Spinal Stenosis

• Spondylolisthesis and Spondylosis

✅ High-yield learning tools:

• Anatomy: Anatomical breakdown by upper extremity, lower extremity, and trunk for rapid clinical correlation.

• Diagnostic Decision Rules: Integration of essential clinical criteria like the Ottawa Ankle Rules.

• Pediatric Focus: Dedicated fracture classifications for the pediatric population.

• Systemic Integration: Comprehensive coverage of rheumatologic and vasculitic conditions alongside orthopaedic trauma.

📚 Trusted References:

• First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK (11th Edition).
• First Aid Clinical Algorithms for the USMLE Step 2 Exam.
• Robbins Basic Pathology (9th Edition).

✅ Ideal For:

• Medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CK Exam.
• Core clinical rotation revision.
• Quick, high-yield review before the exam.