Arthritis Sourcebook

by Sutton, Amy L.

• ISBN13: 9780780810778
• ISBN10: 0780810775
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-12-30
• Publisher: Omnigraphics Inc

Summary

Omnigraphics' Health Reference Series is designed for the general reader seeking guidance on how to avoid serious illness by following preventive lifestyles and recognizing early warning signs. It also supports the layperson who has received a diagnosis of a serious disease or disorder as well as the family member or nonprofessional caregiver who must learn to care and to cope with the illness. Each volume in the series deals comprehensively with a particular area of medical concern and contains material found in publications issued by the National Institutes of Health and other agencies and associations. Nowhere else can general readers find this information conveniently collected, coordinated, and indexed in book form.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xiii
Introduction to Arthritis
Understanding the Bones, Muscles, and Joints	p. 3
Overview of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases	p. 17
Statistics on Arthritis in the United States	p. 25
Risk Factors for Arthritis	p. 31
Genetic Risk Factor for Arthritis Identified	p. 32
Veterans' Orthopedic Injuries Contribute to Arthritis	p. 34
Weight and Joint Pain	p. 35
Joints Affected by Arthritis	p. 37
Arthritis of the Shoulder	p. 38
Arthritis of the Wrist	p. 44
Arthritis of the Hip	p. 46
Arthritis of the Knee	p. 48
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle	p. 54
Types of Arthritis, Related Rheumatic Diseases, and Other Associated Medical Conditions
Osteoarthritis (OA)	p. 63
Understanding Osteoarthritis	p. 64
Spinal Stenosis Can Be Caused by OA	p. 79
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)	p. 83
All about RA	p. 84
Heart Disease and RA	p. 101
Childhood Arthritis	p. 103
Questions and Answers about Childhood Arthritis	p. 104
Systemic-Onset Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (Still Disease)	p. 117
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vision Loss	p. 122
Parenting a Child with a Chronic Illness	p. 124
Ankylosing Spondylitis	p. 131
Behçet Disease	p. 135
Bone Spurs, Bursitis, and Tendonitis	p. 145
Bone Spurs Can Cause Foot Pain	p. 146
Bursitis and Tendonitis	p. 150
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	p. 157
Fibromyalgia	p. 161
Questions and Answers about Fibromyalgia	p. 162
Gabapentin Shown Effective for Fibromyalgia Pain	p. 166
Gout and Pseudogout	p. 169
Gout	p. 170
Pseudogout	p. 178
Infectious Forms of Arthritis	p. 181
Arthritis Associated with Lyme Disease	p. 182
Reactive Arthritis	p. 185
Septic Arthritis	p. 192
Lupus	p. 195
Myositis	p. 211
Osteoporosis	p. 215
Understanding Osteoporosis	p. 216
Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Two Common But Different Conditions	p. 236
What People with RA Need to Know about Osteoporosis	p. 241
Paget Disease of Bone	p. 245
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis	p. 251
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis	p. 257
Psoriasis	p. 258
Psoriatic Arthritis	p. 267
Scleroderma	p. 271
Sjögren Syndrome	p. 287
Arthritis Related to Other Disorders	p. 301
Arthritis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus	p. 302
Arthritis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease	p. 304
Medical and Surgical Treatments for Arthritis
Your Arthritis Health Care Provider	p. 309
What Is a Rheumatologist?	p. 310
Choosing a Doctor	p. 312
Physician-Patient Partnership Improves Physical Functioning	p. 315
Tips for Talking to Your Doctor	p. 318
Diagnosing and Treating Arthritis	p. 321
Overview of Pain Medicines for Rheumatic Diseases	p. 333
Osteoarthritis Medicines	p. 343
Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines	p. 349
Injections to Treat Arthritis Pain and Inflammation	p. 353
Viscosupplementation and Corticosteroid Injection	p. 354
Botulinum Toxin Injections and Osteoarthritis	p. 356
Tools and Devices Help Arthritis Patients Do Everyday Tasks	p. 359
Help Your Arthritis Treatment Work	p. 363
How Patients Can Prevent Arthritis Damage	p. 364
Heat and Cold Therapies for Arthritis	p. 367
Surgical Procedures Used to Treat Arthritis	p. 369
Orthopedic Procedures Increase Dramatically	p. 370
Arthroscopic Surgery	p. 371
Bone Fusion Surgery	p. 374
Understanding Joint Replacement Surgery	p. 379
Knee Replacement	p. 385
All about Total Knee Replacement	p. 386
Knee Replacement Rates Vary by Ethnicity	p. 388
Experience Is Key for Knee Replacement Outcomes	p. 389
Other Types of Joint Surgery	p. 391
Hip Replacement	p. 392
Shoulder Replacement	p. 397
Joint Revision Surgery	p. 399
Before, During, and After Joint Replacement	p. 411
Arthritis Self-Management: Strategies to Reduce Pain and Inflammation
Questions and Answers about Arthritis Pain	p. 437
Tips on Dealing with Your Pain	p. 441
Pain Management Tips	p. 442
Joint Protection: What Is It and Why Is It Important?	p. 450
Lifestyle Changes to Manage Pain	p. 453
Arthritis and Sleep Deprivation	p. 459
Weight Management and Arthritis	p. 463
Exercise and Arthritis	p. 469
Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise	p. 470
Yoga Promotes Physical Fitness and Joint Health	p. 475
Water Aerobics Can Benefit People with Arthritis	p. 478
Nutrition and Arthritis	p. 481
Eating Right with Arthritis	p. 482
Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Gluten Intolerance: Is There a Connection?	p. 486
Herbs, Dietary Supplements, and Arthritis	p. 493
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Fare No Better Than Placebo in Slowing Arthritis Damage	p. 494
Effectiveness of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Depends on Level of Arthritis Pain	p. 497
Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil	p. 500
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	p. 502
Thunder God Vine	p. 503
S-adenosylmethionine and Methyl Sulfonyl Methane	p. 505
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Arthritis	p. 507
Arthritis Patients Skeptical of Conventional Medical Practices Likely to Use Alternative Medicine	p. 508
Acupuncture Relieves Arthritis Pain and Improves Function	p. 509
Chiropractic Care Aids Patients with Chronic, Pain-Related Conditions	p. 512
Massage Therapy for Managing Arthritis Pain	p. 515
Living with Arthritis
Depression and Arthritis	p. 521
Depression May Be Underdiagnosed in People with Arthritis	p. 522
Symptoms of Depression in People with Arthritis	p. 524
Stress and Arthritis	p. 527
Coping with Arthritis Stress	p. 528
Stress Management for Caregivers	p. 530
Maintaining Independence	p. 533
Modifying Your Home for Independence	p. 534
Avoiding Falls and Fractures	p. 540
Gadgets Can Make Life with Arthritis Easier	p. 543
Driving When You Have Arthritis	p. 546
Relationships and Arthritis	p. 549
A Spouse Can Ease the Pain of Arthritis	p. 550
Sexuality and Arthritis	p. 551
Starting- a Family: Pregnancy and Arthritis	p. 555
Financial, Employment, and Legal Concerns	p. 565
Financial Planning Questions for People with Rheumatic Disease	p. 566
Work and Legal Rights If You're Disabled by Arthritis	p. 569
Additional Help and information
Glossary of Terms Related to Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases	p. 577
Directory of Organizations That Help People with Arthritis and Their Families	p. 585
Index	p. 599
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