NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL
PHARMACOLOGICAL
INTRA-ARTICULAR
SURGICAL
Intra-articular corticosteroids
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Topical NSAID
Partial Meniscectomy
Supervised exercise
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Self-management
Oral NSAID
Platelet-rich plasma
Tibial Osteotomy
Free Floating Interpositional Devices • • • •
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Patient education
Oral Acetaminophen
Hyaluronic Acid
Arthroscopic Lavage/ Debridement
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BRACES
Dietary suppl
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Canes
Oral Narcotics
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Neuromuscular training
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Weight loss
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Manual Therapy
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Massage
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Laser Treatment
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Acupuncture
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TENS
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PENS
Shock Wave Therapy
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Denervation Therapy
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Dry Needling
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Lat. wedge insoles
Fig. 11: AAOS Recommendations for the management of knee OA 6 .
• RECOMMENDATION FOR THE INTERVENTION • RECOMMENDATION AGAINST THE INTERVENTION
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