Question

A 55-year-old woman with osteoarthritis of the knees complains of increasing pain. According to NICE, which is the recommended initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical NSAIDs or oral paracetamol

Answer

Long-term oral corticosteroids

Answer

High-dose oral NSAIDs with PPI cover immediately

Answer

Intra-articular steroid injections as first-line

Answer

Immediate total knee replacement surgery

Practice question

A 55-year-old woman with osteoarthritis of the knees complains of increasing pain. According to NICE, which is the recommended initial pharmacological treatment?