Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis and Gout - Softcover

Conaghan, Philip; Sharma, Leena

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903734819 ISBN 13: 9781903734810

Publisher: Health Press Limited, 2009

Synopsis

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder and represents a massive problem in our aging society. For most people, it is a syndrome of joint pain and stiffness, with associated functional problems that have a substantial impact on quality of life.The two internationally renowned authors of "Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis" believe that 'something can be done to help every person with osteoarthritis'. This comprehensive handbook includes: a clear and concise description of the normal joint; a detailed overview of the pathology of osteoarthritis; expert guidance on well-established diagnostic criteria and investigations; up-to-date, practical information on drug therapy, non-pharmacological treatments and surgical options; and, joint-specific treatments for the hand, hip and knee, including intra-articular corticosteroid injections. For all health care professionals who have ever felt unable to provide effective therapy for this disease, or who have encountered negative patient and community attitudes to joint pain, "Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis" is essential reading.

About this title

About the Author

Philip Conaghan, Professor of Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Consultant Rheumatologist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust & Leeds Primary Care Trust, West Yorkshire, UK and Leena Sharma, Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Edition details

• Publisher: Health Press Limited
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903734819
• ISBN 13: 9781903734810
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 108