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Editorial
. 2021 Aug 2;60(8):3487-3489.
doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/keab263.

Development of medical therapeutics in osteoarthritis: time for action to improve patient care

Nidhi Sofat  1   2 , Fiona E Watt  3 , Ai Lyn Tan  4   5
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Editorial

Development of medical therapeutics in osteoarthritis: time for action to improve patient care

Nidhi Sofat et al. Rheumatology (Oxford). .
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Effective therapies for OA are likely to involve a combination of therapies modifying joint structures and modulating pain symptoms Pain can affect motivation to engage with other interventions like physical therapies that include exercise, joint bracing and splinting; effective pharmacological therapies should promote a more holistic approach to managing OA.
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