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Kentaro Onishi1, Amol Utturkar1, Eric Chang2
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of California-Irvine, Orange, California.
Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
|March 10, 2015
Summary
Osteoarthritis (OA) management requires a personalized, multidisciplinary approach. Combining traditional and alternative therapies with lifestyle changes offers the best outcomes for patients.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Orthopedics
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- Osteoarthritis (OA) presents patients with numerous treatment choices.
- A critical review of current OA management strategies is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review evidence-based treatment options for generalized or monoarticular OA.
- To illustrate effective multidisciplinary and multimodal OA management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of available evidence on various OA treatment modalities.
- Assessment of efficacy for pharmacological, non-pharmacological, surgical, and complementary therapies.
- Illustration of integrated treatment approaches.
Main Results:
- Multidisciplinary and multimodal strategies, alongside early detection and prevention, yield optimal patient benefits.
- Traditional and alternative OA treatment modalities can be synergistic and beneficial.
- Individualized treatment plans and patient engagement in lifestyle modifications are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Physicians need awareness of diverse OA management tools.
- Personalized care plans incorporating a wide range of therapies improve OA outcomes.
- Integrating various treatment modalities enhances patient management.
