Osteoarthritis / Elizabeth Arden, Nigel Arden, David Hunter.
Arden, E. (Elizabeth); Arden, N. (Nigel); Hunter, D. (David)
2008
RC931.O67 A3325 2008 (Mapit)
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Title Osteoarthritis / Elizabeth Arden, Nigel Arden, David Hunter.
Author Arden, E. (Elizabeth)
Edition 6th ed.
ISBN 9780199211388 (pbk.)
0199211388 (pbk.)
Publication Details Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Language English
Description viii, 199 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Call Number RC931.O67 A3325 2008
Dewey Decimal Classification 616.7/223
Summary "Osteoarthritis is a common disorder of the joints that affects more than 2 million people in the UK, and studies suggest that this number will double in the next 20 years. The condition is strongly associated with ageing and is believed to affect up to 30% of people over 60 years of age. There are a number of misconceptions surrounding osteoarthritis and this, combined with the lack of effective drug treatments, often leaves patients dispirited and confused about their condition."
"Osteoarthritis: The Facts helps patients and their carers better understand their condition with a view towards self-management. The text is designed to be easy to read and is organized into two main parts. Part 1 details what osteoarthritis is, what causes it, who it affects, what the main symptoms are, how it is diagnosed and what the long-term outcome is. Part 2 summarises the current management of osteoarthritis, including the role of exercise, diet, medication, 'nutriceuticals', alternative therapies, and surgery. The book also includes a useful resources section, including information on support groups, websites, and further reading."--Jacket.
Note "Osteoarthritis: The Facts helps patients and their carers better understand their condition with a view towards self-management. The text is designed to be easy to read and is organized into two main parts. Part 1 details what osteoarthritis is, what causes it, who it affects, what the main symptoms are, how it is diagnosed and what the long-term outcome is. Part 2 summarises the current management of osteoarthritis, including the role of exercise, diet, medication, 'nutriceuticals', alternative therapies, and surgery. The book also includes a useful resources section, including information on support groups, websites, and further reading."--Jacket.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author Arden, N. (Nigel)
Hunter, D. (David)
Series Facts (Oxford, England)
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pt. 1. The background to osteoarthritis
1. What is osteoarthritis?
2. Why do we get osteoarthritis?
3. Joints and osteoarthritis
4. What are the symptoms and signs associated with osteoarthritis?
5. How is osteoarthritis diagnosed?
6. The long-term outlook for osteoarthritis
pt. 2. The management of osteoarthritis
7. The management of osteoarthritis
8. Which health professionals are involved in osteoarthritis management?
9. Exercise
10. Diet
11. Glucosamine, vitamins, and osteoarthritis
12. Medicines used in osteoarthritis
13. Injection therapies
14. Pacing and maintaining activities
15. Device use and other therapies
16. Thoughts and emotions
17. Surgery
18. Complementary therapies.

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