Arthritis Overview (Second Edition)

Author: Shi Guiying, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is the second edition of "A Synopsis of Arthritis" and is a specialized work on arthritis and its related diseases. The book consists of 40 chapters, providing an overview of the basic structure and function of joints, as well as fundamental knowledge such as the epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, physical diagnosis, joint aspiration, synovial fluid analysis, synovial biopsy, arthroscopy, laboratory diagnosis, and imaging changes of arthritis. It also provides detailed introductions to over 50 common clinical forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, gout, and chronic arthritis in children. The content covers the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment advances of these conditions, as well as lifestyle guidance for arthritis patients, alternative therapies, physical therapy, and mental and psychological regulation. This edition not only reflects the recent advancements in genetics, immunology, molecular biology, experimental diagnostics, and clinical pharmacology related to arthritis since the publication of the previous edition of "A Synopsis of Arthritis" but also adds new chapters and expands figures and tables based on revisions of the previous version. The content is richer, more up-to-date, and more clearly presented, making it a valuable reference for physicians specializing in internal medicine (rheumatology and non-rheumatology), general practitioners, orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, and physical therapists. It can also serve as a basic textbook for graduate students, resident physicians, interns, and primary and community healthcare professionals.