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Treatment options for joint instability-associated OA.
| NONSURGICAL | SURGICAL |
|---|---|
| Bracing/splinting | Ligament repair/reconstruction |
| Physical therapy | Meniscus repair |
| Activity modification | Labrum repair |
| Anti-inflammatory medicines | Corrective osteotomy |
| Intra-articular injection | Joint arthroplasty (replacement) |
| Prolotherapy | Joint arthrodesis (fusion) |
