Osteoarthritis Teaching 1192
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoarthritis, such as: obesity, trauma and genetic tendency, among others.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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