| Reviews |
| - '...the authors have packed a huge amount of information into a small, neat book that's patient-friendly and accessible. They go into detal about the various treatments and therapies available - everything from analgesia to surgery, anti-depressants, to acupuncture. I just wish I'd been able to read it all those years ago.' - Maeve Binchy in The Daily Mail
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| Description | | - Helps patients and their carers to understand osteoarthritis with a view to self-management
- Includes Key Points boxes at the start of each chapter to quickly summarise important concepts covered in text
- Case Histories and Patient Perspectives provide practical examples throughout
- 'Myth versus fact' boxes highlight common misunderstandings and interesting facts about the condition
- Includes invaluable resource section with further contacts and support groups
| Osteoarthritis is a common disorder of the joints that affects more than 2 million people in the UK, and studies suggest that this number will double in the next 20 years. The condition is strongly associated with ageing and is believed to affect up to 30% of people over 60 years of age. There are a number of misconceptions surrounding osteoarthritis and this, combined with the lack of
effective drug treatments, often leaves patients dispirited and confused about their condition.
Osteoarthritis: The Facts helps patients and their carers better understand their condition with a view towards self-management. The text is designed to be easy to read and is organized into two main parts. Part 1 details what osteoarthritis is, what causes it, who it affects, what the main symptoms
are, how it is diagnosed and what the long-term outcome is. Part 2 summarises the current management of osteoarthritis, including the role of exercise, diet, medication, "nutriceuticals", alternative therapies, and surgery. The book also includes a useful resources section, including information on support groups, websites, and further reading. |
Readership: Patients sufferring with osteoarthritis, families and carers.
| Authors, editors,
and contributors |
Nigel K Arden, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist, MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, Southampton, UK,
Elizabeth Arden, Chronic Pain Specialist Nurse, MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, Southampton, UK, and
David Hunter, Assistant Professor of Rheumatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, USA
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