Number of participants who purchased the more commonly reported complementary preparations for osteoarthritis, and the average amount spent per person
| CAM | Non-surgical (n = 83) | Surgical (n = 258) | Total (n = 341) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAM, complementary and alternative medicines. | |||
| Vitamin supplements | 10 | 38 | 48 (14%) |
| Fish oils | 8 | 8 | 16 (5%) |
| Mussel extracts | 4 | 5 | 9 (3%) |
| Celery extract | 14 | 10 | 24 (7%) |
| Garlic | 5 | 13 | 18 (5%) |
| Evening primrose oil | 9 | 11 | 20 (6%) |
| Cod liver oil | 4 | 13 | 17 (5%) |
| Goanna oil | 5 | 11 | 16 (5%) |
| Average cost of CAM (per person who purchased CAM) | A$42.69 | A$28.88 | A$32.25 |