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Approach to Osteoarthritis Management for the Primary Care Provider
1Department of Rheumatology, David Grant Medical Center, 101 Bodin Circle, Travis AFB, CA 94535, USA.
Abstract:
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease in the world today. Patients will present for evaluation and treatment to primary care providers on a regular basis. A general understanding of its pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment is imperative. The goal of this article was to provide the primary care provider with a primer on osteoarthritis care and management.
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