Evaluation and Management of Hip and Knee Arthritis in Women, 1st Edition
- Covers all aspects of hip and knee osteoarthritis that are specifically relevant to women’s health: 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
- Features concise, detailed text accompanied by abundant, high-quality clinical and radiologic images to provide a practical tool for use in the office, in the clinic, and at point of care
- Discusses intraoperative considerations, including implant design, implant sizing, use of technology, bearing surfaces, and fixation
- Covers etiology of and gender differences in bone health, and development of hip and knee arthritis
- Addresses postoperative pain and unique social considerations for women with fibromyalgia, mental health disorders, and/or chronic opioid use
- Includes value-based care considerations such as impact on health disparities, the doctor-patient relationship, cost to patients, and access to care
- An eBook version is included with purchase. 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




