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2 Table of Contents Visit to view A Contents Guide to the Health Reference Series, a listing of more than 15,000 topics and the volumes in which they are covered. Preface... xiii Part I: Introduction to Arthritis Chapter 1 Understanding the Bones, Muscles, and Joints... 3 Chapter 2 Overview of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Chapter 3 Statistics on Arthritis in the United States Chapter 4 Risk Factors for Arthritis Section 4.1 Genetic Risk Factor for Arthritis Identified Section 4.2 Veterans Orthopedic Injuries Contribute to Arthritis Section 4.3 Weight and Joint Pain Chapter 5 Joints Affected by Arthritis Section 5.1 Arthritis of the Shoulder Section 5.2 Arthritis of the Wrist Section 5.3 Arthritis of the Hip Section 5.4 Arthritis of the Knee Section 5.5 Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle v

3 Part II: Types of Arthritis, Related Rheumatic Diseases, and Other Associated Medical Conditions Chapter 6 Osteoarthritis (OA) Section 6.1 Understanding Osteoarthritis Section 6.2 Spinal Stenosis Can Be Caused by OA Chapter 7 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Section 7.1 All about RA Section 7.2 Heart Disease and RA Chapter 8 Childhood Arthritis Section 8.1 Questions and Answers about Childhood Arthritis Section 8.2 Systemic-Onset Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (Still Disease) Section 8.3 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vision Loss Section 8.4 Parenting a Child with a Chronic Illness Chapter 9 Ankylosing Spondylitis Chapter 10 Behçet Disease Chapter 11 Bone Spurs, Bursitis, and Tendonitis Section 11.1 Bone Spurs Can Cause Foot Pain Section 11.2 Bursitis and Tendonitis Chapter 12 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chapter 13 Fibromyalgia Section 13.1 Questions and Answers about Fibromyalgia Section 13.2 Gabapentin Shown Effective for Fibromyalgia Pain Chapter 14 Gout and Pseudogout Section 14.1 Gout Section 14.2 Pseudogout vi

4 Chapter 15 Infectious Forms of Arthritis Section 15.1 Arthritis Associated with Lyme Disease Section 15.2 Reactive Arthritis Section 15.3 Septic Arthritis Chapter 16 Lupus Chapter 17 Myositis Chapter 18 Osteoporosis Section 18.1 Understanding Osteoporosis Section 18.2 Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Two Common But Different Conditions Section 18.3 What People with RA Need to Know about Osteoporosis Chapter 19 Paget Disease of Bone Chapter 20 Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis Chapter 21 Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Section 21.1 Psoriasis Section 21.2 Psoriatic Arthritis Chapter 22 Scleroderma Chapter 23 Sjögren Syndrome Chapter 24 Arthritis Related to Other Disorders Section 24.1 Arthritis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section 24.2 Arthritis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Part III: Medical and Surgical Treatments for Arthritis Chapter 25 Your Arthritis Health Care Provider Section 25.1 What Is a Rheumatologist? Section 25.2 Choosing a Doctor vii

5 Section 25.3 Physician-Patient Partnership Improves Physical Functioning Section 25.4 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor Chapter 26 Diagnosing and Treating Arthritis Chapter 27 Overview of Pain Medicines for Rheumatic Diseases Chapter 28 Osteoarthritis Medicines Chapter 29 Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines Chapter 30 Injections to Treat Arthritis Pain and Inflammation Section 30.1 Viscosupplementation and Corticosteroid Injection Section 30.2 Botulinum Toxin Injections and Osteoarthritis Chapter 31 Tools and Devices Help Arthritis Patients Do Everyday Tasks Chapter 32 Help Your Arthritis Treatment Work Section 32.1 How Patients Can Prevent Arthritis Damage Section 32.2 Heat and Cold Therapies for Arthritis Chapter 33 Surgical Procedures Used to Treat Arthritis Section 33.1 Orthopedic Procedures Increase Dramatically Section 33.2 Arthroscopic Surgery Section 33.3 Bone Fusion Surgery Chapter 34 Understanding Joint Replacement Surgery Chapter 35 Knee Replacement Section 35.1 All about Total Knee Replacement Section 35.2 Knee Replacement Rates Vary by Ethnicity viii

6 Section 35.3 Experience Is Key for Knee Replacement Outcomes Chapter 36 Other Types of Joint Surgery Section 36.1 Hip Replacement Section 36.2 Shoulder Replacement Section 36.3 Joint Revision Surgery Chapter 37 Before, During, and After Joint Replacement Part IV: Arthritis Self-Management: Strategies to Reduce Pain and Inflammation Chapter 38 Questions and Answers about Arthritis Pain Chapter 39 Tips on Dealing with Your Pain Section 39.1 Pain Management Tips Section 39.2 Joint Protection: What Is It and Why Is It Important? Chapter 40 Lifestyle Changes to Manage Pain Chapter 41 Arthritis and Sleep Deprivation Chapter 42 Weight Management and Arthritis Chapter 43 Exercise and Arthritis Section 43.1 Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise Section 43.2 Yoga Promotes Physical Fitness and Joint Health Section 43.3 Water Aerobics Can Benefit People with Arthritis Chapter 44 Nutrition and Arthritis Section 44.1 Eating Right with Arthritis Section 44.2 Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Gluten Intolerance: Is There a Connection? Chapter 45 Herbs, Dietary Supplements, and Arthritis Section 45.1 Glucosamine and Chondroitin Fare No Better Than Placebo in Slowing Arthritis Damage ix

7 Section 45.2 Effectiveness of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Depends on Level of Arthritis Pain Section 45.3 Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil Section 45.4 Omega-3 Fatty Acids Section 45.5 Thunder God Vine Section 45.6 S-adenosylmethionine and Methyl Sulfonyl Methane Chapter 46 Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Arthritis Section 46.1 Arthritis Patients Skeptical of Conventional Medical Practices Likely to Use Alternative Medicine Section 46.2 Acupuncture Relieves Arthritis Pain and Improves Function Section 46.3 Chiropractic Care Aids Patients with Chronic, Pain-Related Conditions Section 46.4 Massage Therapy for Managing Arthritis Pain Part V: Living with Arthritis Chapter 47 Depression and Arthritis Section 47.1 Depression May Be Underdiagnosed in People with Arthritis Section 47.2 Symptoms of Depression in People with Arthritis Chapter 48 Stress and Arthritis Section 48.1 Coping with Arthritis Stress Section 48.2 Stress Management for Caregivers Chapter 49 Maintaining Independence Section 49.1 Modifying Your Home for Independence x

8 Section 49.2 Avoiding Falls and Fractures Section 49.3 Gadgets Can Make Life with Arthritis Easier Section 49.4 Driving When You Have Arthritis Chapter 50 Relationships and Arthritis Section 50.1 A Spouse Can Ease the Pain of Arthritis Section 50.2 Sexuality and Arthritis Chapter 51 Starting a Family: Pregnancy and Arthritis Chapter 52 Financial, Employment, and Legal Concerns Section 52.1 Financial Planning Questions for People with Rheumatic Disease Section 52.2 Work and Legal Rights If You re Disabled by Arthritis Part VI: Additional Help and Information Chapter 53 Glossary of Terms Related to Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Chapter 54 Directory of Organizations That Help People with Arthritis and Their Families Index xi

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