Gout Hyperuricemia Other Crystal-Associated Arthropathies (Hardbound - 1999)

About the Book
This excellent reference discusses the clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of gout, hyperuricemia, and related arthropathies resulting from crystals deposited in joints.
Presents new findings in inflammation pathogenesis
Providing historical perspective as well as the most up-to-date science, Gout, Hyperuricemia, and Other Crystal-Associated Arthropathies

describes the mechanisms of inflammation

profiles the cellular and molecular biology of crystal-cell interaction

reviews groundbreaking epidemiological studies of gout

outlines acute neutrophil-mediated synovitis

details the uses of radiographic imaging in detecting and analyzing crystal deposition

highlights musculoskeletal syndromes associated with calcium oxalate, calcium pyrophosphate, and other types of crystals

links gout to conditions such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and alcohol consumption

extends insights from gout research to other types of arthritis

and more
Featuring over 500 references, tables, drawings, photographs, and micrographs, Gout, Hyperuricemia, and Other Crystal-Associated Arthropathies is suitable for rheumatologists, orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons, internists and primary care physicians, clinical pharmacologists, rehabilitation and inflammatory disease specialists, neurologists, immunologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and medical school and graduate students in these disciplines.