Arthritis is very common in the general population, and osteoarthritis is the commonest form, particularly in older people. There is a real need for up-to-date, appropriate information to enable the primary care practitioner to address patients' queries and concerns and assist them in self-management of this painful and debilitating complaint. This book, written in the popular Q and A format of the "Your Questions Answered" series, provides this information, so that GPs can better understand and treat patients with osteoarthritis. Answers are presented in a succinct, accessible style, with emphasis on evidence-based knowledge. Both authors are members of the Primary Care Rheumatology Society, as well as practising GPs.
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1. Aetiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology of osteoarthritis 2. Diagnosis of osteoarthritis 3. Joint Examinations 4. Non-pharmacological management: General management; educational and environmental issues 5. Non-pharmacological management: Physical therapy and holistic management 6. Pharmacological Therapy: Topical treatments 7. Pharmacological Management: Analgesics 8. Pharmacological Management: NSAIDs and COX-2 Inhibitors 9. Pharmacological Management: Injections 10. Pharmacological Management: Glucosamine, other drug therapies and the future 11. Surgical Management 12. Prognosis 13. Referral Strategies Appendices: WOMAC and Lequesne scales Useful organizations/addresses Useful websites References Further reading
