Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Description
This program distinguishes between the two types of arthritis and describes the nature of the diseases and the treatments: in the case of osteoarthritis, described as a wear-and-tear disease, arthroscopic surgery, cortisone shots and anti-inflammatory medications, and surgical joint replacement; in the case of rheumatoid arthritis, various medications, from aspirin to gold salts and methotrexate, and surgery, including the benefits of early surgical intervention.
Runtime
19 min
Subjects
- Rheumatoid arthritis (4)
- Osteoarthritis (8)
- Kinesiology (89)
- Musculoskeletal system (109)
- Human mechanics (111)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2007], cuuuu
Database
Films on Demand
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