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The overall goal of treatment is early elimination of risk factors, early diagnosis and surveillance of the disease, and appropriate treatment of pain. It’s also important to help people regain their mobility. These goals may be reached through a logical approach to care including the overlapping of treatment that does not involve medications and treatment with medication and possibly surgical management.

Treatment that does not involve medications includes education, physical and occupational therapy, weight reduction, exercise, and assistive devices (orthoses).

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Osteoarthritis - Symptoms at Onset of Disease

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The symptoms of osteoarthritis can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease?

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