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Full Description
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.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. Understanding Osteoarthritis
2. Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis
3. Remembering the Past: A Brief History of Arthritis and Methods of Prevention and Treatment
4. Taking Charge of Your Life
5. Prevent Arthritis?
6. Dealing with Pain
7. Eating Healthy: Diet and Nutrition
8. Exercising with Arthritis
9. Drug Therapies
10. Alternative Therapies
11. Preparing for Surgery
12. Total Hip Replacement
13. Total Knee Replacement
14. Elbows, Shoulders, Fingers and Toes
15. Before, During and After Surgery
16. Caregivers Need Care, Too
17. Researching Arthritis
Glossary
Appendix
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
