In this review: Cost-effectiveness of Physical Therapy vs Intra-articular Glucocorticoid Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis (JAMA Network Open)
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Physical Therapy More Cost-Effective Than Injections for Knee OA After One Year
Researchers taking a longer-range view say that opting for a glucocorticoid injection may not be the cheap-and-easy path it seems.
Date: February 8, 2022
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Content Type: Review
Knee Conditions, Osteoarthritis, Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis of the Knee
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