A 67-year-old man with knee osteoarthritis and BMI 31 kg/m² complains of chronic pain limiting walking. He currently uses acetaminophen intermittently...

Question

A 67-year-old man with knee osteoarthritis and BMI 31 kg/m² complains of chronic pain limiting walking. He currently uses acetaminophen intermittently. According to osteoarthritis management principles, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Encourage weight loss and exercise therapy, and consider topical NSAIDs

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Start chronic opioid therapy

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Order MRI of the knee before any treatment

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Recommend complete rest to avoid joint damage

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Start systemic corticosteroids

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Knee osteoarthritis

A 67-year-old man with knee osteoarthritis and BMI 31 kg/m² complains of chronic pain limiting walking. He currently uses acetaminophen intermittently. According to osteoarthritis management principles, what is the most appropriate next step?