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2019 Osteoarthritis Guideline

American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee - 2019

Documents related to the 2019 Osteoarthritis Guideline:

  • Osteoarthritis Guideline Appendix 1 – Methods
  • Osteoarthritis Guideline Appendix 2 – Evidence Report
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  • Osteoarthritis Guideline Appendix 4 – Search Strategies
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  • ACR Osteoarthritis Guideline Project Plan

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2012 Osteoarthritis Guideline

American College of Rheumatology Recommendations for the Use of Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Therapies in Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee - 2012

Documents related to the 2012 Osteoarthritis Guideline:

  • OA Guideline Development Process Knee and Hip
  • Summary of Findings – Tai Chi
  • Summary of Findings – Duloxetine

2009 Osteoarthritis Guideline

American College of Rheumatology Osteoarthritis Guidelines Non-pharmacological - Knee and Hip - 2009

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