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Nearly 10,000 patients reveal what works best for knee arthritis pain relief

A major analysis of 139 clinical trials involving nearly 10,000 people suggests that some of the simplest treatments may work best for knee osteoarthritis. More high-tech approaches, including ultrasound, generally performed worse.

Nearly 10,000 patients reveal what works best for knee arthritis pain relief

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A major analysis of 139 clinical trials involving nearly 10,000 people suggests that some of the simplest treatments may work best for knee osteoarthritis.

More high-tech approaches, including ultrasound, generally performed worse.

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A major analysis of 139 clinical trials involving nearly 10,000 people suggests that some of the simplest treatments may work best for knee osteoarthritis. More high-tech approaches, including ultrasound, generally performed worse.

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