Osteoarthritis / Elizabeth Arden, Nigel Arden, David Hunter.

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Arden, E. (Elizabeth)

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Material type: Text

TextSeries: Facts (Oxford, England)Publication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.Edition: 6th edDescription: 1 online resource (viii, 199 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780191549489
0191549487
1283581485
9781283581486
9786613893932
6613893935
0191607347
9780191607349

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Osteoarthritis.DDC classification:

616.7/223 22

LOC classification:

RC931.O67 A3325 2008eb

NLM classification:

WE 348

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Contents:

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.

Review: "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."Summary: "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

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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