Osteoarthritis, an Issue of Medical Clinics

Volume 93-1
Erscheinungsjahr 2008
ISBN: 978-1-4377-0499-0
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 476 g

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 Medical Clinics 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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hunter, David

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Rheumatologie, Muskelerkrankungen