Opis: Oesteoarthritis An Atlas of Investigation - Michael Doherty, Adrian Jones, M Doherty

A guide to the recognition and diagnosis of osteoarthritis, this volume describes the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis, known risk factors and the characteristic examination findings and reviews the principal investigations and tests by which a diagnosis is confirmed, including both radiographic and other imaging, and standard laboratory tests.INTRODUCTION - THE NATURE OF OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) Definition The Perspective of OA as the Inherent Repair Process of Synovial Joints Target Sites for OA Pathology Epidemiology Associations and Risk Factors for Development and Progression The Relationship between Pain, Disability and Structural Change in OA Why Should the OA Joint be Painful? Typical Features of OA Pain Typical Examination Findings INVESTIGATION OF OA Plain Radiography Other Imaging - MRI, Bone Scans, Ultrasound Blood Tests Synovial Fluid SPECIFIC CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS Knee OA Hip OA Hand OA Elbow OA Shoulder OA Ankle / Foot Neck and Back MANAGEMENT OF OA Objectives of Management - the Importance of a Holistic Approach Published Guidelines on Management Essential Non-Pharmacological Therapies Pharmacological Options Surgery Less Commonly Used Options

Szczegóły: Oesteoarthritis An Atlas of Investigation - Michael Doherty, Adrian Jones, M Doherty

Tytuł: Oesteoarthritis An Atlas of Investigation
Autor: Michael Doherty, Adrian Jones, M Doherty
Producent: Routledge
ISBN: 9781904392163
Rok produkcji: 2005
Ilość stron: 104
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 0.86 kg

Recenzje: Oesteoarthritis An Atlas of Investigation - Michael Doherty, Adrian Jones, M Doherty