Arthritis: Evaluation, Care and Management (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781632427601)

All disorders related to the functioning of the joints are categorised as arthritis. The common symptoms of arthritis include reduced motion, joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and redness. Ankylosing spondylitis is one of the most common types of arthritis. It involves the long term inflammation of the joints of the spine, pelvis, shoulder, and hips. Back pain, stiffness in the affected area, eye and bowel problems are some of the common symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis. Medical imaging and blood tests are two of the common ways of diagnosis. Arthritis treatment methods include the use of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), pain replacements and anti-inflammatory drugs, joint replacements, etc. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to arthritis care and management. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to arthritis. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Author: Grenn Jones
ISBN-10: 1632427605
ISBN-13: 9781632427601
Publisher: Foster Academics
Language: English
Published: 06/07/2019
Pages: 274
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 10.88h x 8.00w x 0.69d