Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Author: Xu Weidong, Wu Yuesong, Zhang Chunchai
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Based on the authors' extensive experience in the treatment and research of arthritis, this book systematically elaborates on the definition, etiology, pathology, and pathogenesis of arthritis, as well as its diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment plans, and strategies. The book summarizes the authors' long-term experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice in arthritis, while also compiling the latest domestic and international literature. The book is divided into eleven chapters. Chapters 1 to 4 define, describe the etiology, pathology, and pathogenesis of osteoarthritis; Chapter 5 covers the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of osteoarthritis; Chapters 6 to 10 discuss various treatment methods for osteoarthritis; and Chapter 11 specifically addresses the treatment plans and strategies for osteoarthritis. The book is rich in content, comprehensive and systematic, combining theory with practice, concise in language, illustrated with diagrams, and clinically practical. It offers valuable guidance for healthcare professionals working on osteoarthritis and serves as a valuable reference book. It can serve as both a basic textbook for healthcare professionals treating and diagnosing osteoarthritis and a reference for patients seeking self-care and prevention knowledge about the disease.