Osteoarthritis
Subtitle: A Companion to Rheumatology
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Mosby
Published: May 24, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780323039291
Subjects: Clinical & Internal Medicine; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Rheumatology; Medical / Rheumatology; Osteoarthritis
Description: This new companion to Hochberg et al.'s Rheumatology masterwork presents current insights into the causes, detection, and therapy of this condition. It provides "one-stop" coverage of scientific and clinical developments, including new concepts in epidemiology and genetics and pathogenic mechanisms new developments in diagnostic interventions and prevention and the very latest concepts in treatment. Features the work of leading experts in osteoarthritis. Presents current diagnostic criteria and knowledge of pathogenic mechanisms. Discusses the very latest advances in treatment, including pharmacologic interventions. Provides new concepts in epidemiology and genetics of osteoarthritis, including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors.