National survey on the non-pharmacological modalities prescribed by French general practitioners in the treatment of lower limb (knee and hip) osteoarthritis. Adherence to the EULAR recommendations and factors influencing adherence.

Thierry Conrozier, J.-P. Marre, C. Payen-Champenois, E Vignon

PubMed · 2009 · 33 citations · 0 references

Abstract

This large survey shows that non-pharmacological modalities are frequently prescribed by French GPs in the treatment of LLOA, in addition to analgesic therapy. However, most GPs consider that some of them are difficult to follow in the long term.