Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis and Medical/Surgical Management

The Third Edition of this acclaimed book comprehensively synthesizes expert knowledge and clinical aspects of osteoarthritis. Many renowned contributors review current information on epidemiology and pathology of osteoarthritis, including the topics of cartilage repair and biomechanical considerations. Emphasizes orthopedic procedures, while providing guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment ofosteoarthritis, including discussions on roentgenologic diagnosis, arthroscopy, surgery and other approaches to therapy and rehabilitation. Molecular and cell biology of articular cartilage, both in normal joints and in osteoarthritis Cartilage repair New approaches to osteoarthritis therapy Non-invasive markers in serum, urine, and synovial joints The latest pharmacologic treatments New chapters on The Normal joint as an Organ ï The Genetics of osteoarthritis ï Basic Concepts of Spine Physiology and Anatomy ï andNon-invasive Markers in Osteoarthritis Revised and expanded section on Surgical Considerations in Osteoarthritis Special imaging techniques for studies of disease modification