Question

A 70-year-old man with osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain despite maximal oral analgesics. Imaging shows advanced disease. He has difficulty with daily activities. According to NICE, which intervention should be considered?

Accepted Answer

Joint replacement surgery

Answer

Continue analgesics only

Answer

Intra-articular steroid injections indefinitely

Answer

Arthroscopic washout

Answer

Bed rest

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain despite maximal oral analgesics. Imaging shows advanced disease. He has difficulty with daily activities. According to NICE, which intervention should be considered?