Osteoarthritis Case Study

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After the history and physical was completed, the patient was found to Bourchard’s and Hberden’s nodes. The 64 year old patient has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. For the pain and stiffness, the patient was taking aspirin and Naprosyn which resulted in gastrointestinal (GI) distress. There are side effects and other consideration for determining the treatment. According to Laba, Brien, Fransen, and Jan (2013), patient compliance to osteoarthritis medication is generally low. With this the pharmacologic treatments need to provide relief, minimize side effects, and encourage compliance. Topical treatment is an option to consider. According to Altman and Barthel (2011), topical non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), salicylates,

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