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VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Non-surgical Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis, Version 2.0
Overview
This clinical practice guideline (CPG) recommends a framework that includes a structured evaluation and diagnosis of Veterans and Service Members who may be suffering from hip and knee OA.
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Date: July 1, 2020
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Hip Conditions, Knee Conditions, Osteoarthritis
80 and over (80+), Adult (25-44), Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64)
Non-surgical Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Working Group, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs
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