Question

A 69-year-old woman with known osteoarthritis of the knee presents with gradually worsening pain. She now struggles with stairs and has night pain. Examination shows crepitus and bony enlargement. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral Ibuprofen with gastroprotection if required

Answer

Oral Prednisolone

Answer

Long-term oral Morphine

Answer

Intra-articular steroid injection as first-line

Answer

No analgesia; physiotherapy only

Practice question

A 69-year-old woman with known osteoarthritis of the knee presents with gradually worsening pain. She now struggles with stairs and has night pain. Examination shows crepitus and bony enlargement. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?