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By
David Hunter, BA(Hons), MD, PhD, Postgrad Dip
Included in series
The Clinics: Internal Medicine,
Description
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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Hardbound, 240 pages, publication date: DEC-2008
ISBN-13: 978-1-4377-0499-0
ISBN-10: 1-4377-0499-9
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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