Patellofemoral Pain, Instability, and Arthritis: Clinical Presentation, Imaging, and Treatment

Product DescriptionDespite numerous studies, a lack of consensus still exists over many aspects of patellofemoral pain, instability, and arthritis. This book adopts an evidence-based approach to assess each of these topics in depth. The book reviews general features of clinical examination and global evaluation techniques including the use of different imaging methods, e.g. x-rays, CT, [...]

Inflammatory Arthritis in Clinical Practice

Product DescriptionThere has been a revolution in treatments for inflammatory arthritis. Mostly, this is due to the introduction of biologics, particularly TNF inhibitors. These have changed approach to treatment in two ways. First, they appear substantially more effective than conventional drugs. Second, they are far more expensive than traditional treatment approaches. One consequence of this [...]

The Arthritis Breakthrough: NIH Clinical Trials of the New MIRA Therapy: How They Happened; What They Mean To You!

Product DescriptionRheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects over 34 million Americans, with a million new cases each year. This book is the remarkable account of the search for the cause of this excruciatingly painful, crippling illness, and the discovery of a safe, cheap, and effective treatment by which the disease can be controlled and [...]