商品簡介
This resource handbook for patients suffering from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis provides a user-friendly guide to modern holistic, medical, and surgical treatments. It provides an overview of the most popular conservative treatments, including pain medications, nutrition therapy, and alternative health treatments. Exercises, diet, and prevention are also discussed. The book also offers tips on selecting a surgeon, preparing for surgery, and facilitating a healthy recovery. A final chapter gives tips on researching arthritis, with information on understanding research studies and clinical trials. B&w anatomical drawings are included. Hohler is a member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Orthopaedic surgical nurse Sharon E. Hohler is a member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses. The author of a number of journal articles, she is a member of the Heartland Writers Guild and the Missouri Writers Guild. She lives in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
