Osteoarthritis in Older Adults: A Comprehensive Review

This special issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Dr. David Hunter, provides a comprehensive overview of osteoarthritis in older adults. The topics covered in this issue include:

Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis

Understand the latest research on the epidemiology of osteoarthritis, including age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system and the development of osteoarthritis.

Disability and Osteoarthritis in Older Adults

Explore the contribution of osteoarthritis to disability in older adults, and learn about the etiology and assessment of disability in this population.

Improving Osteoarthritis Care for Older Adults

Discover the current state of osteoarthritis care for community-dwelling older adults, and learn how to contextualize care to bridge the gap between evidence and practice. Find out how to transform osteoarthritis care in an era of healthcare reform.

Exercise and Diet Interventions for Osteoarthritis

Learn about the benefits of strength training in older adults with osteoarthritis, and discover the importance of diet and exercise in older obese adults with osteoarthritis.

Device Use and Pharmacologic Interventions for Osteoarthritis

Understand the role of devices such as braces, walking aids, and orthotics in osteoarthritis management, and explore pharmacologic interventions for osteoarthritis in older adults.

Surgical Interventions for Osteoarthritis in Older Adults

Discuss the role of surgery in older adults with osteoarthritis, and learn about the latest surgical techniques and approaches.

This comprehensive review is an essential resource for healthcare professionals working with older adults with osteoarthritis. The 182-page hardcover volume is published by Saunders and features a wealth of information on osteoarthritis management and treatment. ISBN-10: 1437724531, ISBN-13: 9781437724530, eText ISBN: 9781455700332