Hand and Wrist Osteoarthritis Pathway

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Many things affect your health and wellness. Work with your healthcare team to decide what is best for you as you manage your hand and wrist osteoarthritis.

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Hand and wrist osteoarthritis pathway map

Hand and Wrist Osteoarthritis Pathway

Download or print the full patient pathway (PDF) and summary (one-page PDF) to learn more about how to manage and treat osteoarthritis in the hand and wrist.
Patient Pathway Summary

Current as of: May 22, 2026

Author: Provincial Pathways Unit, Primary Care Alberta, and Alberta Health Services

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