Psoriatic Arthritis
by Dafna D. Gladman, Vinod Chandran
ISBN-10: 0199231222
ISBN-13: 9780199231225
$26.99
Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published on
Jan 15, 2009
Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
0.40x7.70x5.10 Inches
Weight
0.41 Pounds
About the Book
Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis. It is characterised by swelling and inflammation in and around the joints as well as inflammation of the skin. While there is currently no cure for psoriatic arthritis, several new treatments are emerging that offernew hope to patients. In this guide for patients, the authors draw on their experience from one of the largest clinics in the world that is dedicated to understanding and managing patients with psoriatic arthritis, and highlight what is know about the causes and clinical features, along with theemotional impact that this condition has on peoples lives and how to manage it.