Arthritis: A Patient's Guide

Sharon E Hohler author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:2nd Jun '08

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The two most common types of arthritis in the United States are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Together, these diseases affect more than 22 million Americans, many of whom believe that there is no reliable, practical, or affordable treatment for their pain and discomfort. This work, designed as a comprehensive resource handbook for patients suffering from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, provides a user-friendly guide to modern holistic, medical, and surgical treatments.

The author provides a thorough overview of the most popular conservative treatments--including pain medications, exercise, nutrition therapy, and alternative health treatments. The author also provides a guide to more invasive surgical approaches, providing helpful resources and tips for selecting a surgeon, preparing for surgery, and facilitating a healthy recovery.

“well-written...valuable”—ARBA; “an excellent resource...excellent references...thorough overviews...comprehensive...very reader friendly...current information...recommend[ed]”—Aorn Journal; “Sharon E Hohler’s work reflects her sensitivity to the needs of the patient and her scholarship in the respected journals of her field”—Reference Reviews; “a user-friendly guide”—SciTech Book News.

ISBN: 9780786434503

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm

Weight: 358g

264 pages