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Several types of types of medicinal treatments are possible. Some are taken orally and others are applied locally. 

Choose the topic that interests you from the following:

  • Symptomatic slow-acting drugs (SYSADOAs)

    Symptomatic slow-acting drugs (SYSADOAs)

  • Analgesics

    Analgesics

  • Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

    Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

  • Local analgesics (topical analgesics)

    Local analgesics (topical analgesics)

Treatments

  • Consulting
  • Pain
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Drugs
    • Symptomatic slow-acting drugs (SYSADOAs)
    • Analgesics
    • Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
    • Local analgesics (topical analgesics)
  • Injections
  • Surgery
  • Equipment
  • Rehabilitation
  • Others

Everyday life

Osteoarthritis  - Living with illness
  • You have a painful and inflammatory flare-up
  • You are experiencing functional discomfort
  • You are suffering from joint stiffness
Osteoarthritis - Living with illness

Exercices sheets

 
  • Exercices basic general Incipient osteoarthritis Exercices basic general
  • Osteoarthritis of the knee Incipient osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis of the knee
  • Osteoarthritis of the fingers and the wrists Established osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis of the fingers and the wrists
Exercice to maintain joint function

Patients sheets

 
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Gonarthrosis
  • Coxarthrosis
  • Rhizarthrosis
  • Puncture of the knee joint
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Joint lavage
  • Pain management
  • Total hip replacement
Osteoarthritis - All patients sheets

True / False

  • False Paracetamol is less used than anti-inflammatory drugs.
  • True Symptomatic slow-acting drugs (SYSADOAs) are prescribed as a basic long-term treatment with very good tolerance.
  • False Surgery (hip or knee replacement) is considered after a certain time of evolution.
  • False Pain is the only symptom of osteoarthritis.
How does osteoarthritis evolve?
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Last update:
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