title: Osteoarthritis: a holistic approach.
abstract: Osteoarthritis represents a massive and rapidly increasing burden on our society and the NHS. Current treatments are limited in efficacy and have significant toxicities. A conference was organised in conjunction with the British Society of Rheumatology with the aim of updating frontline clinicians and researchers on the size and causes of this problem, with a focus on modern management.
authors.affiliation: Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust, London. barrandrew@aol.com
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Barr
authors.forename: Philip G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Conaghan
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D017281:Cost of Illness; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D019468:Disease Management; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012219:Rheumatology / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D012955:Societies, Medical; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations