Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis [Paperback]

Philip G. Conaghan (Author), Leena Sharma (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1903734819 | ISBN-13: 978-1903734810 | Publication Date: April 30, 2009 | Edition: 1

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'The main strengths of this book are the combination of attractive figures and schemes ... with simple but clear messages in the text. This attractive small book is very useful for general practitioners, non-rheumatologists and allied health professionals who are likely to encounter patients with OA and their problems. The book can help them to better understand the disease and to take a number of basic steps to treat with pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions.' --Rheumatology

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

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Health Press Limited; 1 edition (April 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903734819
• ISBN-13: 978-1903734810
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,648,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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