Osteoarthritis.

نویسنده

  • Michael T Lam
چکیده

Osteoarthritis is one of the oldest and most common forms of arthritis afflicting human beings. Once thought to be a result of normal aging, it is now recognized to be a complex and dynamic event. An individualized teaching program frequently brings about satisfactory relief and gratifying improvement.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • British journal of hospital medicine

دوره 75 Suppl 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1984