Synopsis
Answers to sufferers' one hundred most common questions about arthritis offer practical, up-to-date advice on the most effective remedies, from surgery and drugs to alternative treatments, such as diet, copper bracelets, and hydrotherapy
Reviews
The author, an expert on arthritis, explains that the disease is not limited to the elderly and that medicine today has a lot of help to offer its sufferers. He gives answers to the most commonly asked questions about arthritis in a straightforward, clear, and concise style. Separate chapters offer up-to-date information on symptoms, diagnosis, laboratory tests, medications, and such other forms of treatment as physical and occupational therapy. Kantrowitz stresses the importance of psychological well-being in controlling and coping with arthritis, leaving the reader with a hopeful outlook toward this often complex and devastating illness. Recommended for public and school libraries.
- Barbara J. Doherty, Evanston Hosp . Lib., Ill.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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