Arthritis Practitioner
Arthritis Practitioner is dedicated to NPs, PAs and rheumatologists who diagnose and treat arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The bimonthly clinical magazine offers feature articles and columns on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, knee pain, shoulder pain and many more conditions.
Arthritis Symptoms and Pain
Arthritis and chronic joint symptoms affect over 65 million people in the United States, according to statistics from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, that is one out of every three people and these conditions figure to become even more prevalent with the aging of the population. The CDC estimates that the number of people 65 and over with diagnosed arthritis and arthrits pain will double from the 15.7 million that were reported in 2002 to 33.3 million in 2030.
Arthritis Symptoms
While there have been many advances in the treatment for arthritis drug therapy is not the only factor that influences the disease. There are several behavioral choices that patients with RA can make that may decrease arthritis symptoms of pain and stiffness or signs of joint swelling, and improve their quality of life
Gout
The most common inflammatory joint disease in men over the age of 40, gout is an inflammatory response to urate crystals that precipitate in joints or soft tissue. It is frequently associated with obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Gout attacks create swelling, redness, heat, stiffness and pain in the joints.
Osteoarthritis
One of the most common forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis affects approximately 16 million people throughout America. Osteoarthritis primarily involves cartilage degradation, which is usually caused by mechanical forces. However, experts agree that osteoarthritis has a variety of possible risk factors.
Psoriatic Arthritis
soriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis with a unique presentation. Unfortunately, clinicians often miss this diagnosis, which leads to delayed treatment. It was once believed that psoriatic arthritis was not as disabling as rheumatoid arthritis. However, the more we learn about this condition, the more we learn that this is not accurate. Psoriatic arthritis can lead to severe bony erosion and deformity. It is a condition that requires aggressive treatment.
Arthritis And Back Pain
Back pain may affect 50 to 80 percent of the U.S. population at some point in their lives. Many diseases can cause or contribute to arthritis back pain. These include various forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
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