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eric_ts t1_iyb99qt wrote

Hrm. So if you are in less pain you walk more and your joints wear out faster. Seems more like correlation than causation to me. YMMV.

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SunCloud-777 OP t1_iybb90i wrote

it is possible. experts outside of the study says too early to determine causation bec in OA a lot of factors come into play and as you say YMMV. a more extensive (bigger sample lot and longer period) would help ascertain these recent findings.

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WyrdHarper t1_iybol1z wrote

There was a study a few years ago demonstrating no statistical difference after 3 months between steroid and sham for knee arthritis, although the steroid gave short term relief. Not at my computer but I can try to dig it up.

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Fun-Translator1494 t1_iydo41r wrote

Literally says in the article that they controlled for what you just said. Mb read the article.

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