Osteoarthritis Treatment and Prevention

Osteoarthritis Treatment & Prevention: Authentic Medical Facts for Patients written by Dr A Mitra, MBBS, MD.Based on current Scientific evidence-based Medical Knowledge about Osteoarthritis (also commonly known as Arthritis). Simple language (without using any medical jargon) based answers to the common questions asked by every patient.The book covers issues related to treatment with Pain Relief Medications, Non-medication treatments, Alternative therapies including Diet & Vitamins,...
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Osteoarthritis Treatment & Prevention: Authentic Medical Facts for Patients written by Dr A Mitra, MBBS, MD.Based on current Scientific evidence-based Medical Knowledge about Osteoarthritis (also commonly known as Arthritis). Simple language (without using any medical jargon) based answers to the common questions asked by every patient.The book covers issues related to treatment with Pain Relief Medications, Non-medication treatments, Alternative therapies including Diet & Vitamins, Surgical treatments, Pain Relief Aids, as well as Prevention of Osteoarthritis.The Content Includes:What is Osteoarthritis (OA)?How does OA develop?Which joints are involved by OA?How long does OA last?What types of OA are there?What are the common symptoms of OA?What happens over time with OA?What are the Risk Factors for OA?How is OA diagnosed?What is the course of OA?How is OA treated?Which treatment is best for OA?How can you treat OA without medications?What is the role of Rest in treatment of OA?How does weight reduction help in OA?How does Exercise help in OA?What are Orthoses?What types of Orthotic devices are there?Are there any supportive or assistive devices available for use at home?How can I select the most appropriate assistive / supportive device ? What is the role of Vitamins in OA?Can applying heat /cold pack help in OA?What is TENS and how does it help in OA?What is the role of patient education in OA ?What sort of psycho-social support can help?What is the role of Alternative Therapies in OA?What types of Mediciations can help with OA ?What is the role of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS) drugs ?How does creams, gels and patches available for pain relief work in OA?What is the role of Joint Injections in OA?How does Surgery help in OA?What are the complications of OA?How to Prevent OA?How to live well even with OA?References