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Arthritis: A Patient's Guide

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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The two most common types of arthritis in the United States are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Together, these diseases affect more than 22 million Americans, many of whom believe that there is no reliable, practical, or affordable treatment for their pain and discomfort. This work, designed as a comprehensive resource handbook for patients suffering from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, provides a user-friendly guide to modern holistic, medical, and surgical treatments.The author provides a thorough overview of the most popular conservative treatments--including pain medications, exercise, nutrition therapy, and alternative health treatments. The author also provides a guide to more invasive surgical approaches, providing helpful resources and tips for selecting a surgeon, preparing for surgery, and facilitating a healthy recovery.

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Utgivningsdatum2008-06-02
Mått152 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt358 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieMcFarland Health Topics
Antal sidor264
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786434503

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface 1. Understanding Osteoarthritis 2. Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis 3. Remembering the Past: A Brief History of Arthritis and Methods of Prevention and Treatment 4. Taking Charge of Your Life 5. Prevent Arthritis? 6. Dealing with Pain 7. Eating Healthy: Diet and Nutrition 8. Exercising with Arthritis 9. Drug Therapies 10. Alternative Therapies 11. Preparing for Surgery 12. Total Hip Replacement 13. Total Knee Replacement 14. Elbows, Shoulders, Fingers and Toes 15. Before, During and After Surgery 16. Caregivers Need Care, Too 17. Researching Arthritis Glossary Appendix Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

“well-written...valuable”—ARBA; “an excellent resource...excellent references...thorough overviews...comprehensive...very reader friendly...current information...recommend[ed]”—Aorn Journal; “Sharon E Hohler’s work reflects her sensitivity to the needs of the patient and her scholarship in the respected journals of her field”—Reference Reviews; “a user-friendly guide”—SciTech Book News.