Medical management of osteoarthritis.
Appropriate use and timing of the options aimed at ameliorating symptoms are outlined. Study results of nonpharmacologic methods as well as drug trial conclusions guide the recommended approach. Adjunctive and investigational treatments are also described.
Flores
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RH
Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA.
Hochberg
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MC
D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy