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Osteoarthritis Teaching 315

Osteoarthritis
Instructed patient on how resting often, sleeping on a firm mattress, staying warm and applying heat to the affected joint can help ease symptoms. Adequate nutrition, including vitamin supplements is often advised.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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