Evaluation and Management of Hip and Knee Arthritis in Women

Women often experience arthritis differently from men for many reasons, ranging from biological and joint anatomy differences to pain perception and psychosocial factors. <i>Evaluation and Management of Hip and Knee Arthritis in Women</i> is the <b>first reference to directly address the unique needs of women</b> in this challenging area, helping you <b>improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes</b> for your female patients. Offering <b>comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of medical, surgical, and sociological considerations</b>, this title is an essential resource for orthopaedic surgeons and primary care physicians in training and practice, rheumatologists, adult reconstruction fellows, advanced practice practitioners, and other clinicians who provide care to women with hip and knee osteoarthritis. <ul> <li>Covers <b>all aspects</b> of hip and knee osteoarthritis that are <b>specifically relevant to women's health</b>: biological differences and hormonal changes, pain perception, joint anatomy, comorbid conditions that are more prevalent in women, psychosocial factors and expectations, response to treatment, and research gaps</li> <li>Features <b>concise, detailed text</b> accompanied by <b>abundant, high-quality clinical and radiologic images</b> to provide a practical tool for use in the office, in the clinic, and at point of care</li> <li>Discusses <b>intraoperative considerations</b>, including implant design, implant sizing, use of technology, bearing surfaces, and fixation</li> <li>Covers etiology of and gender differences in bone health, and development of hip and knee arthritis</li> <li>Addresses <b>postoperative pain and unique social considerations</b> for women with fibromyalgia, mental health disorders, and/or chronic opioid use</li> <li>Includes <b>value-based care considerations</b> such as impact on health disparities, the doctor-patient relationship, cost to patients, and access to care</li> <li><b>An eBook version is included with purchase.</b> The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date</li> </ul>