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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
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 | √ |
- Citation: Almahasneh F, Abu-El-Rub E, Khasawneh RR. Mechanisms of analgesic effect of mesenchymal stem cells in osteoarthritis pain. World J Stem Cells 2023; 15(4): 196-208
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v15/i4/196.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v15.i4.196
