"Rapid Reference to Arthritis" provides authoritative and accessible information for the primary care and hospital doctor to assist with treatment decisions. The topics covered include soft tissue rheumatism, osteoarthritis, acute synovitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Each title in the "Rapid Reference" series covers diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of the disease area. They also contain drug listings, clinical trial information, future developments, FAQs and website listings to keep the reader up to date with the disease area. With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, the "Rapid Reference" series offers doctors easy access to the best information for patient care and management.
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Introduction (including prevalence and burden of joint diseases) General principles of diagnosis General principles of management (including when to refer to a rheumatologist or orthopaedic surgeon) Drug treatment simple analgesia NSAIDs COX-2 inhibitors neuro-psychiatric drugs Management of soft tissue rheumatism (including fibromyalgia) Osteoarthritis Management of acute synovitis Polymyalgia rheumatica - diagnosis and management Gout and other crystal diseases Rheumatoid arthritis Overview of other inflammatory joint diseases Future developments Frequently asked questions References Appendices - drug information & useful addresses and websites Index
