By Philip G. Conaghan, Leena Sharma
ISBN-10: 1903734819
ISBN-13: 9781903734810
Osteoarthritis is the commonest joint affliction and represents an enormous challenge in our getting older society. for many humans, it's a syndrome of joint discomfort and stiffness, with linked sensible difficulties that experience a considerable effect on caliber of life.The the world over well known authors of "Fast proof: Osteoarthritis" think that 'something may be performed to assist every body with osteoarthritis'. This accomplished instruction manual comprises: a transparent and concise description of the traditional joint; an in depth review of the pathology of osteoarthritis; professional counsel on well-established diagnostic standards and investigations; up to date, useful details on drug remedy, non-pharmacological remedies and surgical strategies; and, joint-specific remedies for the hand, hip and knee, together with intra-articular corticosteroid injections. For all wellbeing and fitness care execs who've ever felt not able to supply potent treatment for this illness, or who've encountered unfavorable sufferer and neighborhood attitudes to joint soreness, "Fast proof: Osteoarthritis" is vital interpreting.
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Arthritis-related conditions are the second most common cause of lost working days in the UK. 2 billion in lost productivity. In the same time period, £43 million was spent on community services and £215 million was spent on social services for OA-related problems. In the USA in 2000, indirect costs were estimated at over $33 billion, while total OA-related costs were in the region of a staggering $60 billion. And it’s getting worse … The strong relationship between OA and age means a frightening rapid rise in OA is likely as the ‘baby-boomer’ generations grow older.
The average annual total direct cost to a person with OA (defined by ICD-9 code 715) in the USA in 2000–2004 was estimated at over $10 000, with a total aggregate cost of $23 billion. 5 million knee replacements will be performed in the USA by 2030, up from 231 000 hip and 542 000 knee replacements in 2006, with the vast majority being done for OA. 3 billion between 1998 and 2004, and continues to rise. Indirect costs. Arthritis-related conditions are the second most common cause of lost working days in the UK.
People with OA report poor self-esteem, loss of independence and a considerable effect on close relationships. They also report feeling old before their time and perceive themselves to be less healthy than others of the same age (especially if young at the time of diagnosis). Depression, which varies in severity, is common but is not often assessed. 33 Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis Comorbidities Studies have suggested that even after adjustment for age, sex and social class, people with OA are at least twice as likely to have comorbid conditions as the general population.
Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis by Philip G. Conaghan, Leena Sharma
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