This authoritative clinical reference provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. The basics of rheumatoid arthritis are thoroughly covered in order to provide a firm foundation for the main focus of the text: therapy and clinical management of the disease. Practitioners will find detailed information on both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic courses of management, with special emphasis on the management of pain. More than 100 full-color illustrations provide clear visual support for the concepts in the text. Online references in each chapter, as well as an entire chapter on Web-based information resources, keep this book on the cutting edge of this rapidly evolving field.
The latest therapies and medications, diet and exercise, controlling pain, building a health care team, finding support and much more.
... reacher • tub grab bars • walking aids (cane, walker). Ankles. and. Feet. RA in the feet can cause swelling and stretched ligaments, and over time the foot often becomes broader and the toes higher than they were before.
A gentle exercise regimen is outlined in detail. As with all titles in the FAQ series, this book works to educate patients and provide concise, current information for common ailments.
Thoroughly revised and updated, the 7th Edition of Rheumatology remains a leading text in this fast-changing field, keeping you abreast of recent advances in medications, therapies, clinical trials, and much more.
But living with it doesn’t have to mean sitting on the sidelines. This book offers the same expert knowledge that Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses and therapists use in caring for patients.
The MediFocus Guidebook on Rheumatoid Arthritis is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available.
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- Explains topics in a simple pictorial essay format The book is a simplified reference for medical students studying rheumatology and orthopedics as well as interns in radiology who seek to learn about the finer details of diagnostics in ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Illustrated Guide to Pathology, Diagnosis, and Management
Over two million people in this country suffer from this autoimmune disease. This book explains in layperson's terms the newest available therapies and the latest advances in the understanding of this often debilitating disease.