A 72-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis has pain that limits her walking despite regular Paracetamol and topical NSAIDs. She is overweight. What ...

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A 72-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis has pain that limits her walking despite regular Paracetamol and topical NSAIDs. She is overweight. What is the most appropriate next step in her management?

Accepted Answer

Offer oral NSAIDs with gastroprotection and weight loss advice

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Start long-term opioids as first-line escalation

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Arrange immediate knee replacement with no conservative measures

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Advise bed rest and joint immobilisation

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Stop all analgesia to avoid dependence

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Osteoarthritis

A 72-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis has pain that limits her walking despite regular Paracetamol and topical NSAIDs. She is overweight. What is the most appropriate next step in her management?