| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 124 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Ankylosing spondylitis -- Popular works
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Ankylosing spondylitis.
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Spondylitis, Ankylosing
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MEDICAL -- Orthopedics.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Musculoskeletal.
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MEDICAL -- Rheumatology.
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Ankylosing spondylitis
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Spondylose.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780199753154 |
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0199753156 |
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1283097834 |
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9781283097833 |
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