Osteoarthritis
Series: The Facts;
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 13 March 2008
- ISBN 9780199211388
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages208 pages
- Size 196x130x11 mm
- Weight 225 g
- Language English
- Illustrations Approximately 60 line drawings 0
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Short description:
Osteoarthritis: The Facts aims to help patients and their carers better understand their condition with a view toward self-management.
MoreLong description:
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.
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.
Table of Contents:
What is osteoarthritis?
Why does it occur?
The musculoskeletal system and body sites
Who does it affect?
What are the symptoms associated with osteoarthritis?
How is osteoarthritis diagnosed?
What is the long term outlook?
Management of osteoarthritis
Which health professionals are involved in the management of osteoarthritis?
Exercise
Pacing of activities
Weight loss and diet
The role of mood and emotions - how they are linked to osteoarthritis
The use of heat/cold, TENS, TSE
Medication
Injection therapy
Surgical treatment
Alternative therapies
Further reading - organisations and glossary
