Osteoarthritis
A Companion to Rheumatology
Published on 24. May 2007
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-0-323-03929-1 (ISBN)
Description
This new reference represents the ideal source for focused, practical coverage of the new concepts and developments in epidemiology, including modifiable and non-modifiable risks factors ?o genetics and pathogenic mechanisms ?o diagnostic interventions and prevention.
Features the work of leading experts in osteoarthritis.
Presents current diagnostic criteria and knowledge of pathogenic mechanisms.
Discusses the very latest advances in treatment, including pharmacologic interventions.
Provides new concepts in epidemiology and genetics of osteoarthritis, including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors.
Features the work of leading experts in osteoarthritis.
Presents current diagnostic criteria and knowledge of pathogenic mechanisms.
Discusses the very latest advances in treatment, including pharmacologic interventions.
Provides new concepts in epidemiology and genetics of osteoarthritis, including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Rheumatologists, Physiatrists and Internists
Illustrations
Approx. 300 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 184 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-323-03929-1 (9780323039291)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
EPIDEMIOLOGY
1. Epidemiology of OA
PATHOGENESIS
2. Role of bone in OA
3. Impact of Mechanical Stress on the Pathophysiology of OA
4. Update on the Chondrocyte Lineage and Implication for Cell Therapy in OA
5. Aging Cartilage and OA Cartilage: Differences and Shared Mechanisms
6. Role of Adipocytokines in OA
7. Novel Experimental Models for the Study of OA
8. Signaling Transduction: Targets in OA
CLINICAL ASPECTS
9. Biomarkers, Evidence for Promising Markers
10. Update on Radiographic Imaging
11. Update on MRI in OA
TREATMENT
12. Update on COX-2 Inhibitors, Non-selective NSAIDs, and ASA Co-therapy
13. Alternative Therapies in OA
14. Novel Physical Therapy Approaches to Enhance Muscle Activity and Minimize Instability in OA
15. Disease-Modifying Drugs in OA
16. Nutritional Supplements in the Treatment of OA
1. Epidemiology of OA
PATHOGENESIS
2. Role of bone in OA
3. Impact of Mechanical Stress on the Pathophysiology of OA
4. Update on the Chondrocyte Lineage and Implication for Cell Therapy in OA
5. Aging Cartilage and OA Cartilage: Differences and Shared Mechanisms
6. Role of Adipocytokines in OA
7. Novel Experimental Models for the Study of OA
8. Signaling Transduction: Targets in OA
CLINICAL ASPECTS
9. Biomarkers, Evidence for Promising Markers
10. Update on Radiographic Imaging
11. Update on MRI in OA
TREATMENT
12. Update on COX-2 Inhibitors, Non-selective NSAIDs, and ASA Co-therapy
13. Alternative Therapies in OA
14. Novel Physical Therapy Approaches to Enhance Muscle Activity and Minimize Instability in OA
15. Disease-Modifying Drugs in OA
16. Nutritional Supplements in the Treatment of OA