Question

A 70-year-old man with severe osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain and limited mobility despite optimal conservative measures. According to NICE, which is the next management step?

Accepted Answer

Total knee replacement surgery

Answer

Arthroscopic washout

Answer

Intra-articular steroid injection only

Answer

Long-term high-dose opioids

Answer

Glucosamine supplements

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with severe osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain and limited mobility despite optimal conservative measures. According to NICE, which is the next management step?