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Evolving approaches to management of osteoarthritis

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Mihailescu, V; Mihailescu, G; Perlman, AI; Panush, RS
Published in: Drug Benefit Trends
June 1, 2004

The goals of osteoarthritis (OA) therapy are to retard the destructive process, preserve joint structures, control pain and swelling, maintain mobility, minimize disability and, ultimately, improve the patient's quality of life. Symptoms are relieved by traditional modalities-NSAIDs, analgesics, intra-articular corticosteroids, and arthroscopic procedures-but patients may continue to experience pain and disability. Many patients who have OA try complementary and alternative modalities of intervention, often without their physician's recommendation or even knowledge. These include nutritional supplements, acupuncture, mind-body therapies, yoga, herbal therapy, and manual and manipulation techniques. Several other agents may provide some relief or help to slow the progression of OA.

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Drug Benefit Trends

ISSN

1080-5826

Publication Date

June 1, 2004

Volume

16

Issue

SUPPL. C

Start / End Page

29 / 35

Related Subject Headings

  • Psychiatry
 

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Mihailescu, V., Mihailescu, G., Perlman, A. I., & Panush, R. S. (2004). Evolving approaches to management of osteoarthritis. Drug Benefit Trends, 16(SUPPL. C), 29–35.
Mihailescu, V., G. Mihailescu, A. I. Perlman, and R. S. Panush. “Evolving approaches to management of osteoarthritis.” Drug Benefit Trends 16, no. SUPPL. C (June 1, 2004): 29–35.
Mihailescu V, Mihailescu G, Perlman AI, Panush RS. Evolving approaches to management of osteoarthritis. Drug Benefit Trends. 2004 Jun 1;16(SUPPL. C):29–35.
Mihailescu, V., et al. “Evolving approaches to management of osteoarthritis.” Drug Benefit Trends, vol. 16, no. SUPPL. C, June 2004, pp. 29–35.
Mihailescu V, Mihailescu G, Perlman AI, Panush RS. Evolving approaches to management of osteoarthritis. Drug Benefit Trends. 2004 Jun 1;16(SUPPL. C):29–35.

Published In

Drug Benefit Trends

ISSN

1080-5826

Publication Date

June 1, 2004

Volume

16

Issue

SUPPL. C

Start / End Page

29 / 35

Related Subject Headings

  • Psychiatry