Question

A 70-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis complains of pain limiting her walking. X-rays show joint space narrowing. She is obese and uses occasional oral NSAIDs. According to updated osteoarthritis guidance, which management option should be prioritised?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss and exercise interventions plus topical NSAIDs or Paracetamol as first-line analgesia.

Answer

Routine MRI to assess cartilage loss.

Answer

Joint replacement immediately.

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Long-term opioid analgesia.

Answer

Intra-articular steroid injections every month.

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis complains of pain limiting her walking. X-rays show joint space narrowing. She is obese and uses occasional oral NSAIDs. According to updated osteoarthritis guidance, which management option should be prioritised?