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Arthritis: Conservative Treatments

Anti-inflammatories, modifying activities, assistive devices and injections are conservative treatments for arthritis. Dr. Juan Carlos Suarez, Orthopedic Surgeon with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, explains why regular anti-inflammatories are the only medications that have been shown to help with the pain associated with arthritis, and he talks about the importance of physical therapy.

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