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Diagnosis and Nonsurgical Management of Osteoarthritis, 5E

Kenneth D. Brandt, MD Kenneth D. Brandt, MD
Professor of Medicine,
Indiana University

Pathogenesis of OA, common diagnostic pitfalls, case presentations, synovial fluid analysis, joint imaging, joint protection, and nonmedicinal therapy are reviewed. Recommendations for systemic and local pharmacologic therapy are presented, along with a rational strategy for therapy of OA pain. A section of the book is devoted to pharmacologic modification of tissue damage of OA.

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Published In: 2010
Length: 400 pages
ISBN: 978-1-932610-42-0
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“ Kenneth Brandt gives an authoritative view on the present state of the field of osteoarthritis, focusing on practical aspects. ”
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- JWJ Bijlsma
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

“ This handbook fills a need for a well-designed, succinct, authoritative handbook on osteoarthritis for primary care physicians. ”
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- Eric P. Gall, MD
American Family Physician