Osteoarthritis Handbook defines the problem and sets out clear guidance for treatment for practising clinicians dealing with this disorder.

Osteoarthritis Handbook contains a comprehensive management and treatment program. It covers the risk factors for osteoarthritis and the appropriate positioning of novel diagnostic technologies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the use of biochemical markers>

Contents

1. Osteoarthritis epidemiology

2. Risk factors for knee, hip and hand osteoarthritis

3. Diagnosis of osteoarthritis

4. Pathophysiology of osteoarthritis

5. Non-pharmacologic management of osteoarthritis

6. Pharmacological treatments

7. Surgical treatment of osteoarthritis

8. Management of osteoarthritis

Index

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