Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America: Osteoarthritis - Couverture rigide

Hunter, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1416063501 ISBN 13 : 9781416063506

Editeur : Saunders, 2008

Synopsis

Almost 21 million people in the United States are afflicted by osteoarthritis and it accounts for nearly 25 per cent of all visits to primary care physicians. Moreover, close to 50 per cent of those 65 and older will develop symptoms of this disorder. This issue of "Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America" examines the clinically important aspects of osteoarthritis and features articles on the following topics: epidemiology; etiopathogenesis; the role of bone and meniscus in disease genesis; genetics; joint mechanics; symptoms, imaging; overview of management; obesity and management of body weight; the role of muscle in disease genesis; use of orthotic devices; the role of analgesics and intra-articular injections in disease management; potential pharmacologic treatments; and, surgical interventions.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Almost 21 million people in the United States are afflicted by osteoarthritis and it accounts for nearly 25% of all visits to primary care physicians. Moreover, close to 50% of those 65 and older will develop symptoms of this disorder This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America examines the clinically important aspects of osteoarthritis and features articles on the following topics: epidemiology; etiopathogenesis; the role of bone and meniscus in disease genesis; genetics; joint mechanics; symptoms, imaging; overview of management; obesity and management of body weight; the role of muscle in disease genesis; use of orthotic devices; the role of analgesics and intra-articular injections in disease management; potential pharmacologic treatments; and surgical interventions.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Saunders
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1416063501
• ISBN 13: 9781416063506
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italie