Managing Osteoarthritis in Primary Care.
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of musculoskeletal disability, affecting five million people in Britain. By far the majority of cases are managed in the community. A considerable proportion of patients self-medicate, while others are treated by a GP and the primary health care team. This boo...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester :
John Wiley & Sons,
2000
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of musculoskeletal disability, affecting five million people in Britain. By far the majority of cases are managed in the community. A considerable proportion of patients self-medicate, while others are treated by a GP and the primary health care team. This book provides an overview of the condition, its causes and natural history. Diagnosis of osteoarthritis is also explained including descriptions of joint examination, monitoring of progression and assessment of disability. The book advocates a practical approach to osteoarthritis care, the mainstay of. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (154 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9780470698396 047069839X |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
