Open AccessA primary care approach to the management of Arthritis
Author(s) -
Selvandran Rangiah,
Indiran Govender,
Zakariya Badat
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
south african family practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2078-6204
pISSN - 2078-6190
DOI - 10.4102/safp.v62i1.5089
Subject(s) - medicine , arthritis , rheumatoid arthritis , primary care , osteoarthritis , physical therapy , alternative medicine , intensive care medicine , family medicine , pathology
Arthritis is a common condition seen frequently by family practitioners, and there are many types of arthritis. Management of arthritis depends largely on the specific type of arthritis that the patient suffers from. In this article, we will provide the primary care doctor with practical information for managing arthritis, focussing on the management of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.