Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following newer pharmacological therapies used for the treatment of osteoarthritis is thought to improve cartilage function and retard degradation as well as have some anti-inflammatory effects?

Which of the following newer pharmacological therapies used for the treatment of osteoarthritis is thought to improve cartilage function and retard degradation as well as have some anti-inflammatory effects?
a) Viscosupplementation
Viscosupplementation, the intraarticular injection of hyaluronic acid, is thought to improve cartilage function and retard degradation. It may also have some anti-inflammatory effects.
b) Glucosamine
Glucosamine and chondroitin are thought to improve tissue function and retard breakdown of cartilage.
c) Chondroitin
Chondroitin and glucosamine are thought to improve tissue function and retard breakdown of cartilage.
d) Capsaicin
Capsaicin is a topical analgesic.