"From the doctors at Mayo Clinic, the top-ranked hospital in the U.S., this book is a complete guide to understanding and living with arthritis. Find the latest expertise on various forms of arthritis, medications and other treatment options, and self care to successfully manage joint pain and continue an active life." -- Provided by publisher.

Arthritis--common and complex -- Osteoarthritis -- Other noninflammatory musculoskeletal disorders -- Rheumatoid arthritis -- Other inflammatory arthritis -- Back pain and spine disorders -- Childhood arthritis -- Different causes of pain: peripheral and central pain -- Evaluation for arthritis and other joint pain -- Medications for arthritis -- Surgical treatments -- Pain management -- Integrative medicine -- Injections -- Staying active -- Eating a healthy diet -- Your mind and your health -- Protecting your joints -- Traveling with arthritis -- On the job -- Your immune system and arthritis.