Oesteoarthritis An Atlas of Investigation & Diagnosis

First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

INTRODUCTION - THE NATURE OF OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) Definition The Perspective of OA as the Inherent Repair Process of Synovial Joints Target Sites for OA Pathology Epidemiology Associations and Risk Factors for Development and Progression The Relationship between Pain, Disability and Structural Change in OA Why Should the OA Joint be Painful? Typical Features of OA Pain Typical Examination Findings INVESTIGATION OF OA Plain Radiography Other Imaging - MRI, Bone Scans, Ultrasound Blood Tests Synovial Fluid SPECIFIC CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS Knee OA Hip OA Hand OA Elbow OA Shoulder OA Ankle / Foot Neck and Back MANAGEMENT OF OA Objectives of Management - the Importance of a Holistic Approach Published Guidelines on Management Essential Non-Pharmacological Therapies Pharmacological Options Surgery Less Commonly Used Options