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Informationen zum Autor Orthopaedic surgical nurse Sharon E. Hohler is a member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses. The author of a number of journal articles, she is a member of the Heartland Writers Guild and the Missouri Writers Guild. She lives in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Klappentext The two most common types of arthritis in the United States are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Together, these diseases affect more than 22 million Americans, many of whom believe that there is no reliable, practical, or affordable treatment for their pain and discomfort. This work, designed as a comprehensive resource handbook for patients suffering from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, provides a user-friendly guide to modern holistic, medical, and surgical treatments. The author provides a thorough overview of the most popular conservative treatments--including pain medications, exercise, nutrition therapy, and alternative health treatments. The author also provides a guide to more invasive surgical approaches, providing helpful resources and tips for selecting a surgeon, preparing for surgery, and facilitating a healthy recovery. Zusammenfassung Designed as a resource handbook for patients suffering from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, this work provides a guide to modern holistic, medical, and surgical treatments. It also provides an overview of the popular conservative treatments - including pain medications, exercise, nutrition therapy, and alternative health treatments. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface 1. Understanding Osteoarthritis 2. Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis 3. Remembering the Past: A Brief History of Arthritis and Methods of Prevention and Treatment 4. Taking Charge of Your Life 5. Prevent Arthritis? 6. Dealing with Pain 7. Eating Healthy: Diet and Nutrition 8. Exercising with Arthritis 9. Drug Therapies 10. Alternative Therapies 11. Preparing for Surgery 12. Total Hip Replacement 13. Total Knee Replacement 14. Elbows, Shoulders, Fingers and Toes 15. Before, During and After Surgery 16. Caregivers Need Care, Too 17. Researching Arthritis Glossary Appendix Chapter Notes Bibliography Index ...
