A 61-year-old with osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain affecting function despite paracetamol and topical NSAIDs. Next step?...

Question

A 61-year-old with osteoarthritis of the knee has persistent pain affecting function despite paracetamol and topical NSAIDs. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Oral NSAID with PPI

Answer

Opioids long-term

Answer

Glucosamine supplements

Answer

Intra-articular hyaluronic acid

Answer

Refer for arthroscopy

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Osteoarthritis Knee