Ankylosing spondylitis [[electronic resource] /] / Michael H. Weisman

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910791989103321
• Autore: Weisman Michael H
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford [England], : Oxford University Press, 2011
• ISBN: 1-283-09783-4; 9786613097835; 0-19-975315-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (131 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.7/3
• Soggetti: Ankylosing spondylitis
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Overview of ankylosing spondylitis -- History of ankylosing spondylitis -- Who gets ankylosing spondylitis -- Anatomy of the spinal column -- Clinical presentation and diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis -- Other manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis -- Bone health -- Juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis -- Spondyloarthritis -- Disease management -- Surgery -- Physical and daily activity -- What does the future hold? -- Frequently asked questions.
• Sommario/riassunto: Ankylosing Spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine and sacroiliac joints as well as other parts of the body, and that can eventually lead, in some patients, to complete fusion of the vertebrae and total rigidity. AS is not a rare health problem, but is in fact found in almost one percent of the US population, typically strikes young people and young families, and in its various forms is probably more common than rheumatoid arthritis. In this invaluable guide, Dr. Michael H. Weisman, one of America's leading authorities on AS, provides a down-to-earth, crystal-clear guid