Osteoarthritis - Leena Sharma, Francis Berenbaum

Osteoarthritis

A Companion to Rheumatology
Buch | Hardcover
296 Seiten
2007
Mosby (Verlag)
978-0-323-03929-1 (ISBN)
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Describes various concepts and developments in epidemiology, including modifiable and non-modifiable risks factors, genetics and pathogenic mechanisms, and diagnostic interventions and prevention.
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.

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

Erscheint lt. Verlag 4.7.2007
Reihe/Serie Companion to Rheumatology
Zusatzinfo Approx. 300 illustrations
Verlagsort St Louis
Sprache englisch
Maße 184 x 260 mm
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Orthopädie
ISBN-10 0-323-03929-4 / 0323039294
ISBN-13 978-0-323-03929-1 / 9780323039291
Zustand Neuware
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