Osteoarthritis, An Issue of Medical Clinics
Seiten
2009
W B Saunders Co Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-4377-0499-0 (ISBN)
W B Saunders Co Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-4377-0499-0 (ISBN)
Examines various aspects of osteoarthritis. This book 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; and, the role of muscle in disease genesis.
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.
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.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 7.1.2009 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | The Clinics: Internal Medicine |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Gewicht | 500 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Rheumatologie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Orthopädie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4377-0499-9 / 1437704999 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4377-0499-0 / 9781437704990 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich
aus dem Bereich
Information für Erkrankte, Angehörige und Betreuende
Buch | Softcover (2023)
Springer (Verlag)
CHF 32,15
Das Wichtigste für Klinik und Praxis
Buch | Softcover (2022)
Urban & Fischer in Elsevier (Verlag)
CHF 49,90
