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Clinical practitioners not adhering to evidence-based guidelines for osteoarthritis

New research found clinicians who care for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) are likely not following standard care guidelines that are based on current medical evidence. Researchers noted physicians were prescribing medications for pain and inflamm…

Lower back and foot pain associated with more severe knee osteoarthritis symptoms

A new study found that patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee who also have pain in other joints were more likely to experience greater knee pain. Specifically, pain in the lower back as well as foot pain and elbow pain on the same side as th…