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Osteoarthritis
Nigel K Arden, Elizabeth Arden, and David Hunter
208 pages
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Approximately 60 line drawings
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196x129mm
978-0-19-921138-8
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Paperback
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13 March 2008
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- Helps patients and their carers to understand osteoarthritis with a view to self-management
- Includes Key Points boxes at the start of each chapter to quickly summarise important concepts covered in text
- Case Histories and Patient Perspectives provide practical examples throughout
- 'Myth versus fact' boxes highlight common misunderstandings and interesting facts about the condition
- Includes invaluable resource section with further contacts and support groups
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.Readership: Patients suffering with osteoarthritis, families and carers.
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Nigel K Arden, Reader and Consultant Rheumatologist, MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, Southampton, UK, Elizabeth Arden, Chronic Pain Specialist Nurse, Hampshire Primary Care Trust, UK, and David Hunter, Chief of Research, New England Baptist Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University, Boston USA USA
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"This informative book will enable anyone - especially people recently diagnosed - to understand osteoarthritis and plan their lifestyle [and] identify questions for health professionals...an excellent reference." - Arthritis News "...the authors have packed a huge amount of information into a small, neat book that's patient-friendly and accessible. They go into detal about the various treatments and therapies available - everything from analgesia to surgery, anti-depressants, to acupuncture. I just wish I'd been able to read it all those years ago." - Maeve Binchy in The Daily Mail
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1: What is osteoarthritis?
2: Why does it occur?
3: The musculoskeletal system and body sites
4: Who does it affect?
5: What are the symptoms associated with osteoarthritis?
6: How is osteoarthritis diagnosed?
7: What is the long term outlook?
8: Management of osteoarthritis
9: Which health professionals are involved in the management of osteoarthritis?
10: Exercise
11: Pacing of activities
12: Weight loss and diet
13: The role of mood and emotions - how they are linked to osteoarthritis
14: The use of heat/cold, TENS, TSE
15: Medication
16: Injection therapy
17: Surgical treatment
18: Alternative therapies
19: Further reading - organisations and glossary
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