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World J Stem Cells. Apr 26, 2023; 15(4): 196-208
Published online Apr 26, 2023. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v15.i4.196
Table 1 Recommended therapies for the management of osteoarthritis by the American College of Rheumatology and Arthritis Foundation

Hand
Knee
Hip
Physical and psychosocial approaches
Exercise1√√√
Self-Efficacy and Self-Management Programs1√√√
Weight loss1√√
Tai Chi1√√
Heat, therapeutic cooling2√√√
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy2√√√
Acupuncture2√√√
Paraffin2√
Yoga2√
Pharmacological approach
Oral NSAIDs1√√√
Topical NSAIDs√2√1
IA corticosteroids√2√1√1 (image-guided)
Acetaminophen2√√√
Tramadol2√√√
Duloxetine2√√√
Chondroitin2√
Topical capsaicin2√


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