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Osteoarthritis, an Issue of Medical Clinics: Volume 93-1
Contributor(s): Hunter, David (Author)

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 ISBN: 1437704999     ISBN-13: 9781437704990
Publisher: Saunders
OUR PRICE: $69.34  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: December 2008
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Annotation: Almost 21 million people in the United States are afflicted by osteoarthritis and it accounts for nearly 25% of all visits to primary care physicians. Moreover, close to 50% of those 65 and older will develop symptoms of this disorder This issue of Medical Clinics examines the clinically important aspects of osteoarthritis and features articles on the following topics: epidemiology; etiopathogenesis; the role of bone and meniscus in disease genesis; genetics; joint mechanics; symptoms, imaging; overview of management; obesity and management of body weight; the role of muscle in disease genesis; use of orthotic devices; the role of analgesics and intra-articular injections in disease management; potential pharmacologic treatments; and surgical interventions.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Internal Medicine
- Medical | Rheumatology
- Health & Fitness | Diseases - Musculoskeletal
Dewey: 616.722
Series: Medical Clinics of North America
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" L (1.05 lbs) 240 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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