Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis
（Facts）
Oxford University Press, 2008
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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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.
Table of Contents
- 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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