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November 15, 2019
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ACR, Arthritis Foundation guidelines favor nondrug therapy over TENS, stem cells for OA

ATLANTA — Health care providers should avoid prescribing transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation or stem cell injections in favor of more comprehensive management — including nonpharmacological interventions such as tai chi — for hip, knee and hand osteoarthritis, according to draft guidelines presented at ACR/ARP 2019.