This book provides consumer health information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for major forms of arthritis, along with self-care tips and coping strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
1: Introduction to Arthritis.
2: Understanding Bones, Muscles, and Joints.
3: Age-Related Changes in the Bones, Muscles, and Joints.
4: Overview of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases.
5: Arthritis: Statistics and Risk Factors.
6: Joints Affected by Arthritis.
7: Types of Arthritis and Other Related Medical Conditions.
8: Osteoarthritis.
9: Rheumatoid Arthritis.
10: Ankylosing Spondylitis.
11: Childhood Arthritis.
12: Psoriatic Arthritis.
13: Infectious Forms of Arthritis.
14: Gout and Pseudogout.
15: Other Soft Tissue Inflammatory Conditions.
16: Auto-Immune Disorders and Arthritis.
17: Paget Disease of Bone.
18: Behçet Disease.
19: Inflammatory Myopathies.
20: Osteoporosis.
21: Arthritis and Other Co-occuring Conditions.
22: Current Treatment Strategies for Arthritis.
23: Your Arthritis Care Team.
24: Treatment Options for Arthritis and Rheumatic Conditions.
25: Pharmacological Interventions for Arthritis.
26: Surgical Interventions for Arthritis.
27: Biologics and Biosimilar and Interchangeable Products for Arthritis Treatment.
28: Arthritis Self-Management: Strategies to Reduce Pain and Inflammation.
29: Managing Arthritis.
30: Chronic Pain Management.
31: Arthritis Pain and Sleep.
32: Arthritis and Weight Management.
33: Physical Activity for Arthritis.
34: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Arthritis.
35: Living with Arthritis.
36: Healthy Eating and Arthritis.
37: Enhancing Mobility, Functional Independence, and Quality of Life.
38: Arthritis and Mental Health.
39: Smoking, Alcohol, and Arthritis: What Is the Risk?.
40: Arthritis and Sexuality.
41: Pregnancy and Systemic Diseases.
42: Arthritis: Insurance Coverage and Disability Benefits.
43: Additional Help and Information.
44: Glossary of Terms Related to Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases.
45: Directory of Organizations That Help People with Arthritis and Their F
