Rheumatology Clinics Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis covers the entire spectrum of this common inflammatory arthritis. Experts from different fields bring a multi-disciplinary perspective to this book that deals with the epidemiology, pathogenesis, biomarkers, investigations, imaging, clinical features, extra-articular manifestations, disease assessment, comorbidities, and management of RA. The history of the disease and the evolution of the field in India are essayed to give readers a glimpse of the present in the context of the past so as to highlight the astonishing advancements. Little discussed aspects like sexual health, sleep, diet, reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation, adolescents transitioning to adult care, etc. find mention in separate chapters. Contemporaneous trends and the unfolding future are reviewed by 69 contributors in 40 chapters. Flow charts, algorithms, tables, graphs, and clinical photographs are used to enhance reader understanding. With its carefully curated content, Rheumatoid Arthritis is aimed at rheumatologists, physicians/internists, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and allied specialties.