Management of Osteoarthritis - A Holistic View

Download or read book Management of Osteoarthritis - A Holistic View written by Ashish Anand and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frontiers in Arthritis is an eBook series devoted to publishing the latest and the most important advances in arthritis research. Each volume brings together contributions from rheumatologists ad orthopedic specialists on the diagnosis, management and treatment of arthritis. The series also puts a focus on strategies for managing pain in patients in both pre and post operative situations. Management of Osteoarthritis - A holistic view provides information about osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. Chapters explain osteoarthritis pathology and therapy (nutritional, exercise and surgical). The volume also covers different therapies such as viscosupplementation, platelet rich plasma injections, biologicals (amniotic membranes) and surgical options aimed at alleviating pain. The book is an ideal quick reference guide for medical students and nursing staff.