Managing Osteoarthritis and Other Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.08.008.
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Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem in society and can lead to significant disability and impairment of a patient's capacity to perform activities of daily living. The focus of this article is various treatment options for the management of OA, with emphasis on conservative management. The emphasis is on the role of exercise, pharmacology, intra-articular joint injections, and bracing options in the management of OA.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Viscosupplementation
- Viscosupplements