Drugs for Osteoarthritis
April 20, 2020 (Issue: 1596)
Many different drugs are used for treatment of
osteoarthritis pain, but none of them prevent
progression of the disease. Nonpharmacologic
approaches including weight management, exercise,
tai chi, physical therapy, assistive devices, and...more
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