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

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Date of Publication

[2007], cuuuu

Database

Films on Demand

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