The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Plica Syndrome.
[Book]
ICON Group
2002.
1 online resource (100)
Cover -- TOC36;Contents -- Introduction -- Overview -- Organization -- Scope -- Moving Forward -- PART I58; THE ESSENTIALS -- CH36;Chapter 146; The Essentials on Plica Syndrome58; Guidelines -- Overview -- What Do the Knees Do63; How Do They Work63; -- What Causes Knee Problems63; -- Joint Basics -- What Are the Parts of the Knee63; -- How Are Knee Problems Diagnosed63; -- What Is Plica Syndrome63; -- Symptoms and Diagnosis of Plica Syndrome -- Treatment of Plica Syndrome -- What Kinds of Doctors Treat Knee Problems63; -- How Can People Prevent Knee Problems63; -- What Types of Exercise Are Most Suitable for Someone with Knee Problems63; -- Where Can I Find More Information about Knee Problems63; -- More Guideline Sources -- Vocabulary Builder -- CH36;Chapter 246; Seeking Guidance -- Overview -- Associations and Plica Syndrome -- Finding Doctors -- Selecting Your Doctor -- Working with Your Doctor -- Broader Health45;Related Resources -- PART II58; ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL -- CH36;Chapter 346; Studies on Plica Syndrome -- Overview -- The Combined Health Information Database -- Federally45;Funded Research on Plica Syndrome -- The National Library of Medicine58; PubMed -- Vocabulary Builder -- CH36;Chapter 446; Books on Plica Syndrome -- Overview -- Book Summaries58; Online Booksellers -- The National Library of Medicine Book Index -- Chapters on Plica Syndrome -- General Home References -- Vocabulary Builder -- PART III46; APPENDICES -- Appendix A46; Researching Your Medications -- Overview -- Your Medications58; The Basics -- Learning More about Your Medications -- Commercial Databases -- Contraindications and Interactions 40;Hidden Dangers41; -- A Final Warning -- General References -- Appendix B46; Finding Medical Libraries -- Overview -- Preparation -- Finding a Local Medical Library -- Medical Libraries Open to the Public -- Appendix C46; Your Rights and Insurance -- Overview -- Your Rights as a Patient -- Patient Responsibilities -- Choosing an Insurance Plan -- Medicare and Medicaid -- NORDs Medication Assistance Programs -- Additional Resources -- ONLINE GLOSSARIES -- Online Dictionary Directories -- PLICA SYNDROME GLOSSARY -- General Dictionaries and Glossaries -- IDX36;INDEX -- Last Page.
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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to plica syndrome (also Plica knee), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings.