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Jan Lexell
Treatment of pain should always start with a thorough analysis of the underlying cause and thereafter selection of appropriate interventions. Treatment of joint pain consists mainly of movement training (e.g., pool exercise) in combination with mobility aids, other aids, or orthotic devices. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, acupuncture, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and cortisone injections are other alternatives. Other medications, such as paracetamol, can also be prescribed. In severe cases of osteoarthritis, joint replacements are necessary, which may then eliminate the pain completely.