Question

A 50-year-old man with a BMI of 31 kg/m² and knee osteoarthritis complains of pain when walking. X-ray shows mild joint space narrowing. What is the most appropriate initial management approach?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss and exercise programme with simple analgesia

Answer

Immediate total knee replacement

Answer

Long-term high-dose oral opioids

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Intra-articular steroid injections as first line

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Absolute rest and knee immobilisation

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with a BMI of 31 kg/m² and knee osteoarthritis complains of pain when walking. X-ray shows mild joint space narrowing. What is the most appropriate initial management approach?