A 60-year-old with osteoarthritis of the knee. First-line analgesic approach per NICE?...

Question

A 60-year-old with osteoarthritis of the knee. First-line analgesic approach per NICE?

Accepted Answer

Topical NSAIDs plus paracetamol

Answer

Oral NSAIDs at high dose

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Intra-articular steroids before any analgesics

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Long-term opioids

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Surgical replacement immediately

MCQ (SBA): Osteoarthritis