Which of the following newer pharmacological therapies used
for the treatment of osteoarthritis is thought to improve cartilage
function and retard degradation as well as have some antiinflammatory effects?
a) Viscosupplementation
Viscosupplementation, the intraarticular injection of hyaluronic acid, is
thought to improve cartilage function and retard degradation. It may
also have some anti-inflammatory effects.
b) Glucosamine
Glucosamine and chondroitin are thought to improve tissue function
and retard breakdown of cartilage.
c) Chondroitin
Chondroitin and glucosamine are thought to improve tissue function
and retard breakdown of cartilage.
d) Capsaicin
Capsaicin is a topical analgesic.
for the treatment of osteoarthritis is thought to improve cartilage
function and retard degradation as well as have some antiinflammatory effects?
a) Viscosupplementation
Viscosupplementation, the intraarticular injection of hyaluronic acid, is
thought to improve cartilage function and retard degradation. It may
also have some anti-inflammatory effects.
b) Glucosamine
Glucosamine and chondroitin are thought to improve tissue function
and retard breakdown of cartilage.
c) Chondroitin
Chondroitin and glucosamine are thought to improve tissue function
and retard breakdown of cartilage.
d) Capsaicin
Capsaicin is a topical analgesic.